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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.977 miles
  • 519.781 kilometers
  • 280.659 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
  • 323.748 miles
  • 521.022 kilometers
  • 281.329 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 Chattanooga to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Valparaiso generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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