How far is Rochester, MN, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Rochester (RST) is 435 miles / 700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 30 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 344.261 miles
- 554.034 kilometers
- 299.155 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- 344.131 miles
- 553.825 kilometers
- 299.042 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 Champaign to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Rochester?
There is no time difference between Champaign and Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Champaign to Rochester generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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 |