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How far is Decatur, IL, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Decatur (DEC) is 802 miles / 1291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 20 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 658.063 miles
  • 1059.050 kilometers
  • 571.841 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
  • 659.432 miles
  • 1061.252 kilometers
  • 573.030 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Decatur generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W