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How far is Rochester, MN, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Rochester (RST) is 1159 miles / 1866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 41 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Rochester. 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 Valparaiso to Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Rochester 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 Valparaiso to Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
City: Valparaiso, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VPS
ICAO Code: KVPS
Coordinates: 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W