How far is Rochester, NY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 528 miles / 849 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rochester (ROC) is 615 miles / 990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 45 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 527.779 miles
- 849.377 kilometers
- 458.627 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- 526.424 miles
- 847.197 kilometers
- 457.450 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 Chicago to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rochester?
The time difference between Chicago and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rochester generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 226 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |