How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 40 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 982.024 miles
- 1580.415 kilometers
- 853.356 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- 983.441 miles
- 1582.694 kilometers
- 854.587 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 Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Valparaiso?
There is no time difference between Rochester and Valparaiso.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Rochester to Valparaiso generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
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–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 |