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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 501 miles / 806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 38 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 395.359 miles
  • 636.268 kilometers
  • 343.557 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
  • 396.129 miles
  • 637.507 kilometers
  • 344.226 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 Knoxville to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Valparaiso generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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