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How far is Yellowknife from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 34 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Rochester to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.889 miles
  • 2505.571 kilometers
  • 1352.900 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
  • 1554.409 miles
  • 2501.579 kilometers
  • 1350.745 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Rochester to Yellowknife generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Yellowknife

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

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W