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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 2142 miles / 3447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 22 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.248 miles
  • 3017.919 kilometers
  • 1629.546 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
  • 1871.517 miles
  • 3011.915 kilometers
  • 1626.304 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 Los Angeles to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Valparaiso generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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