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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 396 miles / 637 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 521 miles / 838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 56 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Valparaiso

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 396.097 miles
  • 637.456 kilometers
  • 344.199 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
  • 395.968 miles
  • 637.248 kilometers
  • 344.087 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 Columbia to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Valparaiso generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
Destination 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