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How far is Kelowna from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1330 miles / 2141 kilometers / 1156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1651 miles / 2657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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1330
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2141
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1156
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Distance from Rochester to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1330.226 miles
  • 2140.792 kilometers
  • 1155.935 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
  • 1326.780 miles
  • 2135.245 kilometers
  • 1152.940 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Rochester to Kelowna generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W