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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 954 miles / 1536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 9 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.697 miles
  • 1332.049 kilometers
  • 719.249 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
  • 829.238 miles
  • 1334.530 kilometers
  • 720.588 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 Detroit to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Valparaiso generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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