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How far is Fort Nelson from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2000 miles / 3219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 7 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.770 miles
  • 2635.736 kilometers
  • 1423.183 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
  • 1634.334 miles
  • 2630.205 kilometers
  • 1420.197 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fort Nelson generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W