How far is Rochester, MN, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Rochester (RST) is 1134 miles / 1825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 919.620 miles
- 1479.986 kilometers
- 799.128 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- 919.472 miles
- 1479.747 kilometers
- 798.999 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 Columbia to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Rochester?
The time difference between Columbia and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Columbia to Rochester generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |