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How far is Columbia, SC, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 660 miles / 1062 kilometers / 574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Columbia (CAE) is 820 miles / 1319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 660.015 miles
  • 1062.191 kilometers
  • 573.537 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
  • 660.918 miles
  • 1063.644 kilometers
  • 574.322 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 Rochester to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Rochester to Columbia generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W