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

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 568 miles / 915 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Rochester (RST) is 679 miles / 1093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 21 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)

• 568.457 miles
• 914.842 kilometers
• 493.975 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

• 567.499 miles
• 913.301 kilometers
• 493.143 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 Rickenbacker International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 34 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Columbus to Rochester generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 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 Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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