How far is Gainesville, FL, from Valparaiso, FL?
The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 261 miles / 419 kilometers / 226 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Gainesville (GNV) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 46 minutes.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport
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Distance from Valparaiso to Gainesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Gainesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.570 miles
- 419.347 kilometers
- 226.429 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- 260.118 miles
- 418.619 kilometers
- 226.036 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 Gainesville?
The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Gainesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
On average, flying from Valparaiso to Gainesville generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 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 Gainesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
Airport information
| Origin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |
| Destination | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W |