How far is Washington D.C. from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 852 miles / 1370 kilometers / 740 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1041 miles / 1676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 22 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 851.543 miles
- 1370.426 kilometers
- 739.971 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- 849.867 miles
- 1367.728 kilometers
- 738.514 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Washington D.C. generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |