How far is Rochester, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) is 598 miles / 962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 25 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 523.048 miles
- 841.764 kilometers
- 454.516 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- 521.725 miles
- 839.635 kilometers
- 453.367 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 Chicago to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rochester?
The time difference between Chicago and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rochester generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |