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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 397 miles / 640 kilometers / 345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 559 miles / 900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 12 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 397.498 miles
  • 639.711 kilometers
  • 345.416 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
  • 397.717 miles
  • 640.064 kilometers
  • 345.607 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 Fort Myers to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Valparaiso generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Southwest Florida International Airport
City: Fort Myers, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RSW
ICAO Code: KRSW
Coordinates: 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″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