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How far is Rochester, MN, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Rochester (RST) is 1999 miles / 3217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 12 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Fort Nelson to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.770 miles
  • 2635.736 kilometers
  • 1423.183 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
  • 1634.334 miles
  • 2630.205 kilometers
  • 1420.197 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 Fort Nelson to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Rochester generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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