How far is Grand Island, NE, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 360 miles / 579 kilometers / 312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Grand Island (GRI) is 449 miles / 723 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 41 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Grand Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Grand Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 359.616 miles
- 578.746 kilometers
- 312.498 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- 359.086 miles
- 577.893 kilometers
- 312.037 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 Island?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Grand Island?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Grand Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Island 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 Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).
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 | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Island, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRI |
| ICAO Code: | KGRI |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W |