How far is Rochester, MN, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 834 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Rochester (RST) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 834.266 miles
- 1342.621 kilometers
- 724.957 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- 831.995 miles
- 1338.967 kilometers
- 722.984 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 Ottawa to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Rochester?
The time difference between Ottawa and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Rochester generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |