How far is Rochester, MN, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 352 miles / 566 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Rochester (RST) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 351.577 miles
- 565.808 kilometers
- 305.512 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- 351.999 miles
- 566.488 kilometers
- 305.879 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 Columbia to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Columbia to Rochester generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |