How far is Chicago, IL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 268 miles / 432 kilometers / 233 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (ORD) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 6 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 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 Rochester to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Chicago 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 Rochester to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 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 |
Airlines flying from Rochester (RST) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |