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

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 855 miles / 1375 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Lansing (LAN) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 12 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.578 miles
  • 1375.310 kilometers
  • 742.608 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
  • 856.238 miles
  • 1377.982 kilometers
  • 744.051 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 Lansing?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Lansing generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Lansing

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

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W