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How far is Roswell, NM, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Roswell (Roswell International Air Center) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Roswell (ROW) is 1224 miles / 1970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 47 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Roswell International Air Center

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Distance from Rochester to Roswell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.324 miles
  • 1572.851 kilometers
  • 849.272 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
  • 977.208 miles
  • 1572.664 kilometers
  • 849.171 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 Roswell?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Roswell International Air Center is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW)

On average, flying from Rochester to Roswell generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Roswell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Roswell International Air Center (ROW).

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 Roswell International Air Center
City: Roswell, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROW
ICAO Code: KROW
Coordinates: 33°18′5″N, 104°31′51″W