How far is Chicago, IL, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (MDW) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 25 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Chicago. 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 Rochester to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Chicago?
The time difference between Rochester and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Rochester to Chicago 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 Rochester to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |