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How far is Rochester, MN, from Cat Lake?

The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 541 miles / 871 kilometers / 470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Rochester (RST) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 30 minutes.

Cat Lake Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Cat Lake to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.101 miles
  • 870.817 kilometers
  • 470.204 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
  • 541.137 miles
  • 870.875 kilometers
  • 470.235 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 Cat Lake to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cat Lake and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Cat Lake and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Cat Lake to Rochester generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Cat Lake Airport
City: Cat Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YAC
ICAO Code: CYAC
Coordinates: 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W
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