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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 3500 miles / 5632 kilometers / 3041 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 4376 miles / 7042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 13 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3499.865 miles
  • 5632.486 kilometers
  • 3041.299 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
  • 3494.750 miles
  • 5624.255 kilometers
  • 3036.855 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 Fairbanks to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Valparaiso generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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