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How far is Cat Lake from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 662 miles / 1066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Cat Lake Airport

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541
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470
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Distance from Rochester to Cat Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.101 miles
  • 870.817 kilometers
  • 470.204 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
  • 541.137 miles
  • 870.875 kilometers
  • 470.235 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 Cat Lake?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Cat Lake?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Cat Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)

On average, flying from Rochester to Cat Lake generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Cat Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).

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 Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W