How far is Champaign, IL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Champaign (CMI) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Champaign
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Champaign. 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 Rochester to Champaign?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Champaign?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Champaign.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Champaign 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 Rochester to Champaign
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).
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 | 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 |