How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 213 miles / 344 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 232 miles / 373 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 25 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Sioux Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Sioux Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 213.477 miles
- 343.559 kilometers
- 185.507 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 212.906 miles
- 342.638 kilometers
- 185.010 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Rochester to Sioux Falls?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Sioux Falls?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Sioux Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Sioux Falls generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Sioux Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FSD |
| ICAO Code: | KFSD |
| Coordinates: | 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W |