How far is Destin, FL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 988 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Destin (DSI) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 5 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Destin Executive Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Destin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Destin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 988.460 miles
- 1590.771 kilometers
- 858.948 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- 989.888 miles
- 1593.071 kilometers
- 860.190 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 Destin?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Destin?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)
On average, flying from Rochester to Destin generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Destin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).
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 | Destin Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Destin, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSI |
| ICAO Code: | KDTS |
| Coordinates: | 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″W |