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

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 855 miles / 1375 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 15 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.578 miles
  • 1375.310 kilometers
  • 742.608 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
  • 856.238 miles
  • 1377.982 kilometers
  • 744.051 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 Lansing to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Lansing to Valparaiso generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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