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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 2101 miles / 3381 kilometers / 1826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 2424 miles / 3901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 58 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2101.117 miles
  • 3381.420 kilometers
  • 1825.821 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
  • 2097.101 miles
  • 3374.957 kilometers
  • 1822.331 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 San Francisco to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Valparaiso generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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