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How far is Meridian, MS, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 183 miles / 295 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Meridian (MEI) is 251 miles / 404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 55 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Meridian Regional Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Meridian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 183.138 miles
  • 294.733 kilometers
  • 159.143 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
  • 183.202 miles
  • 294.835 kilometers
  • 159.198 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 Meridian?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Meridian?

There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Meridian.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Meridian generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 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 Meridian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

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 Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W