How far is Richmond, VA, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 909 miles / 1463 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Richmond (RIC) is 1155 miles / 1859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 909.337 miles
• 1463.435 kilometers
• 790.192 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

• 907.858 miles
• 1461.056 kilometers
• 788.907 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Richmond?

The time difference between Rochester and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Rochester to Richmond generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W