How far is Rochester, MN, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Rochester (RST) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

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)

• 886.001 miles
• 1425.881 kilometers
• 769.914 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

• 886.766 miles
• 1427.112 kilometers
• 770.579 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 10 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Columbus to Rochester generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin	Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbus, GA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CSG
ICAO Code:	KCSG
Coordinates:	32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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