How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers / 284 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 369 miles / 594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 55 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 326.872 miles
- 526.050 kilometers
- 284.044 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- 326.234 miles
- 525.022 kilometers
- 283.489 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 Lafayette to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Valparaiso?
There is no time difference between Lafayette and Valparaiso.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Valparaiso generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |
| Destination | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |