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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Columbus, GA?

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 214 miles / 345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 31 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.492 miles
  • 271.161 kilometers
  • 146.415 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
  • 168.719 miles
  • 271.528 kilometers
  • 146.613 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 Columbus to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Valparaiso generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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