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How far is Rochester, NY, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 815 miles / 1312 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Rochester (ROC) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 36 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Greater 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)
  • 815.342 miles
  • 1312.166 kilometers
  • 708.513 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
  • 813.674 miles
  • 1309.481 kilometers
  • 707.063 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 Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Columbia to Rochester generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W
Destination Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W