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How far is Sault Ste Marie from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 429 miles / 690 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 566 miles / 911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Sault Ste Marie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 428.539 miles
  • 689.666 kilometers
  • 372.390 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
  • 427.585 miles
  • 688.132 kilometers
  • 371.561 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 Sault Ste Marie?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)

On average, flying from Rochester to Sault Ste Marie generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 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 Sault Ste Marie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).

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 Sault Ste. Marie Airport
City: Sault Ste Marie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAM
ICAO Code: CYAM
Coordinates: 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W