How far is Houston, TX, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Houston (IAH) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 43 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 972.797 miles
- 1565.565 kilometers
- 845.337 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- 974.591 miles
- 1568.452 kilometers
- 846.896 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Rochester to Houston generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |