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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 675 miles / 1086 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 815 miles / 1311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 674.539 miles
  • 1085.566 kilometers
  • 586.159 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
  • 675.791 miles
  • 1087.580 kilometers
  • 587.246 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 Columbus to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Columbus to Valparaiso generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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