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How far is Rochester, MN, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1825 miles / 2937 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Rochester (RST) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 2 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1825
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2937
Kilometers
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1586
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 57 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
202 kg

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Distance from Gander to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.994 miles
  • 2937.043 kilometers
  • 1585.877 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
  • 1819.966 miles
  • 2928.952 kilometers
  • 1581.507 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 Gander to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Gander to Rochester generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Rochester

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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