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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2140 miles / 3444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 22 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.248 miles
  • 3017.919 kilometers
  • 1629.546 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
  • 1871.517 miles
  • 3011.915 kilometers
  • 1626.304 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Los Angeles generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W