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How far is Rochester, MN, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 8206 miles / 13206 kilometers / 7131 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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8206
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13206
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7131
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Flight time duration
16 h 2 min
CO2 emission
1 029 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8205.680 miles
  • 13205.762 kilometers
  • 7130.541 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
  • 8215.744 miles
  • 13221.959 kilometers
  • 7139.287 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 Wellington to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 16 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Wellington to Rochester generates about 1 029 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 029 kilograms equals 2 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination 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