How far is Columbus, OH, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Columbus (CMH) is 671 miles / 1080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 58 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 563.271 miles
- 906.496 kilometers
- 489.469 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- 562.281 miles
- 904.903 kilometers
- 488.609 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbus?
The time difference between Rochester and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Rochester to Columbus generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |