How far is Tampa, FL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Tampa (TPA) is 1460 miles / 2349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 30 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1230.257 miles
- 1979.906 kilometers
- 1069.064 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- 1231.771 miles
- 1982.343 kilometers
- 1070.379 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Tampa?
The time difference between Rochester and Tampa is 1 hour. Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Rochester to Tampa generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |