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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 76 miles / 123 kilometers / 66 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 86 miles / 139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 76.136 miles
  • 122.530 kilometers
  • 66.161 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
  • 76.130 miles
  • 122.520 kilometers
  • 66.155 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Minneapolis?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Rochester to Minneapolis generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W
Destination Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

Airlines flying from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines