How far is Lafayette, LA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1155 miles / 1858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 16 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.376 miles
- 1521.436 kilometers
- 821.509 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- 947.203 miles
- 1524.376 kilometers
- 823.097 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Lafayette?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Rochester to Lafayette generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |