Distance between Rochester, NY (ROC) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from Rochester to Chicago (Greater Rochester International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport) is 523 miles / 842 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Rochester?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Rochester and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 523.048 miles
- 841.764 kilometers
- 454.516 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 521.725 miles
- 839.635 kilometers
- 453.367 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1 hour 29 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Rochester and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Rochester.
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Rochester, NY
Chicago, IL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 102 kg (226 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Rochester to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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