How far is Modesto, CA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1546 miles / 2488 kilometers / 1343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Modesto (MOD) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Modesto

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1545.752 miles
• 2487.647 kilometers
• 1343.222 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

• 1542.293 miles
• 2482.079 kilometers
• 1340.216 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Modesto?

The time difference between Rochester and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Rochester to Modesto generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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	Modesto City–County Airport
City:	Modesto, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MOD
ICAO Code:	KMOD
Coordinates:	37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W