How far is Rochester, MN, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Rochester (RST) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 1 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 315.967 miles
- 508.499 kilometers
- 274.568 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- 316.071 miles
- 508.667 kilometers
- 274.658 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 Springfield to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Springfield to Rochester generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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 |