How far is Columbia, MO, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 352 miles / 566 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Columbia (COU) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 38 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 351.577 miles
- 565.808 kilometers
- 305.512 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- 351.999 miles
- 566.488 kilometers
- 305.879 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 Regional Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Rochester to Columbia generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |