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How far is Rochester, MN, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1330 miles / 2141 kilometers / 1156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Rochester (RST) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1330
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2141
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1156
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Distance from Kelowna to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1330.226 miles
  • 2140.792 kilometers
  • 1155.935 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
  • 1326.780 miles
  • 2135.245 kilometers
  • 1152.940 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 Kelowna to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Rochester generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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