How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers / 713 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 22 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 820.101 miles
- 1319.825 kilometers
- 712.648 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- 821.683 miles
- 1322.370 kilometers
- 714.023 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 Rockford to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Valparaiso?
There is no time difference between Rockford and Valparaiso.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Rockford to Valparaiso generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |
| Destination | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |