How far is Columbia, SC, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 920 miles / 1480 kilometers / 799 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Columbia (CAE) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 25 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Columbia. 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 Rochester to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbia?
The time difference between Rochester and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Rochester to Columbia 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 Rochester to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |