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How far is Kitchener from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) is 608 miles / 978 kilometers / 528 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Kitchener (YKF) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 14 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Region of Waterloo International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Kitchener

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 607.534 miles
  • 977.732 kilometers
  • 527.933 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
  • 605.891 miles
  • 975.087 kilometers
  • 526.505 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 Kitchener?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Region of Waterloo International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

On average, flying from Rochester to Kitchener generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Kitchener

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).

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 Region of Waterloo International Airport
City: Kitchener
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKF
ICAO Code: CYKF
Coordinates: 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W