How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 17 minutes.
Columbia Regional 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)- 659.414 miles
- 1061.224 kilometers
- 573.015 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- 660.240 miles
- 1062.554 kilometers
- 573.733 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 Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Valparaiso?
There is no time difference between Columbia and Valparaiso.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Columbia to Valparaiso generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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 |