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How far is Rochester, MN, from Omaha, NE?

The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 250 miles / 402 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Rochester (RST) is 341 miles / 548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Eppley Airfield – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Omaha to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Omaha to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.526 miles
  • 401.573 kilometers
  • 216.832 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
  • 249.337 miles
  • 401.269 kilometers
  • 216.668 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 Omaha to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Rochester International Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Omaha and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Omaha and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Omaha to Rochester generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Eppley Airfield
City: Omaha, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OMA
ICAO Code: KOMA
Coordinates: 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W