How far is Rochester, MN, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Rochester (RST) is 652 miles / 1050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 19 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 530.134 miles
- 853.169 kilometers
- 460.674 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- 529.908 miles
- 852.804 kilometers
- 460.477 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 Louisville to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Louisville to Rochester generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |