How far is Rochester, MN, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Rochester (RST) is 424 miles / 682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 36 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 343.866 miles
- 553.399 kilometers
- 298.811 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- 343.776 miles
- 553.253 kilometers
- 298.733 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 Thunder Bay to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Rochester generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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 |