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How far is Traverse City, MI, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 348 miles / 559 kilometers / 302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC) is 541 miles / 870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 4 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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348
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559
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Distance from Rochester to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 347.561 miles
  • 559.345 kilometers
  • 302.022 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
  • 346.638 miles
  • 557.859 kilometers
  • 301.220 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from Rochester to Traverse City generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W