How far is Rochester, MN, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Rochester (RST) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 12 minutes.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 563.271 miles
- 906.496 kilometers
- 489.469 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- 562.281 miles
- 904.903 kilometers
- 488.609 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 Columbus to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Rochester?
The time difference between Columbus and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Columbus to Rochester generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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 |