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How far is Charleston, SC, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 417 miles / 670 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Charleston (CHS) is 500 miles / 804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 57 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 416.601 miles
  • 670.454 kilometers
  • 362.016 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
  • 416.075 miles
  • 669.608 kilometers
  • 361.559 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 Valparaiso to Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Charleston generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Charleston

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W