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How far is Rochester, MN, from Waskaganish?

The distance between Waskaganish (Waskaganish Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 825 miles / 1327 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Rochester (RST) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.

Waskaganish Airport – Rochester International Airport

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825
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1327
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717
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Distance from Waskaganish to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 824.738 miles
  • 1327.288 kilometers
  • 716.678 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
  • 823.320 miles
  • 1325.005 kilometers
  • 715.445 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 Waskaganish to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Waskaganish Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Waskaganish to Rochester generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waskaganish to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Waskaganish Airport
City: Waskaganish
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKQ
ICAO Code: CYKQ
Coordinates: 51°28′23″N, 78°45′29″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