How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 410 miles / 660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 44 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 358.580 miles
- 577.078 kilometers
- 311.597 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- 358.266 miles
- 576.574 kilometers
- 311.325 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Grand Forks?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Grand Forks.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Forks generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |