How far is Rochester, MN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rochester (RST) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 46 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – 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)- 282.086 miles
- 453.973 kilometers
- 245.126 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- 281.609 miles
- 453.206 kilometers
- 244.712 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 Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rochester generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |