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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 289 miles / 464 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 326 miles / 524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 288.574 miles
  • 464.415 kilometers
  • 250.764 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
  • 288.003 miles
  • 463.496 kilometers
  • 250.268 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 Jacksonville to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Valparaiso generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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