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How far is Detroit, MI, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Detroit (DTW) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 9 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 827.697 miles
  • 1332.049 kilometers
  • 719.249 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
  • 829.238 miles
  • 1334.530 kilometers
  • 720.588 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Detroit generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W