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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 856.674 miles
  • 1378.683 kilometers
  • 744.429 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
  • 858.373 miles
  • 1381.418 kilometers
  • 745.906 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Grand Rapids generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W