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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Jacksonville, NC?

The distance between Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 599 miles / 965 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (OAJ) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 14 minutes.

Albert J Ellis Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 599.341 miles
  • 964.545 kilometers
  • 520.813 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
  • 598.801 miles
  • 963.678 kilometers
  • 520.344 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 Jacksonville to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Albert J Ellis Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Valparaiso generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Albert J Ellis Airport
City: Jacksonville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAJ
ICAO Code: KOAJ
Coordinates: 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″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