How far is Chicago, IL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 282 miles / 454 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (MDW) is 356 miles / 573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 31 minutes.
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)- 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 Rochester to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Rochester to Chicago 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 Rochester to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | 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 |