How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 782.307 miles
- 1259.001 kilometers
- 679.806 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- 783.920 miles
- 1261.596 kilometers
- 681.207 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 Chicago to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Valparaiso generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |