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

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 45 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 582.107 miles
  • 936.810 kilometers
  • 505.837 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
  • 581.992 miles
  • 936.626 kilometers
  • 505.738 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 Raleigh to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Valparaiso generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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