How far is Rochester, MN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 268 miles / 432 kilometers / 233 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rochester (RST) is 340 miles / 547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rochester International Airport
Search flights
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)- 268.364 miles
- 431.889 kilometers
- 233.202 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- 267.885 miles
- 431.120 kilometers
- 232.786 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 O'Hare International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rochester generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 142 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Rochester (RST)
| American Airlines |