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How far is Chicago, IL, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Chicago (MDW) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 5 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 782.307 miles
  • 1259.001 kilometers
  • 679.806 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
  • 783.920 miles
  • 1261.596 kilometers
  • 681.207 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Chicago generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 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 Chicago

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

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W