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How far is Columbus, OH, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 675 miles / 1086 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus (LCK) is 814 miles / 1310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 674.539 miles
  • 1085.566 kilometers
  • 586.159 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
  • 675.791 miles
  • 1087.580 kilometers
  • 587.246 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Columbus generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W