How far is Columbus, OH, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 568 miles / 915 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Columbus (LCK) is 676 miles / 1088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Rochester to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 568.457 miles
• 914.842 kilometers
• 493.975 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

• 567.499 miles
• 913.301 kilometers
• 493.143 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbus?

The time difference between Rochester and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rochester to Columbus generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 239 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W