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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 4088 miles / 6579 kilometers / 3552 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 5208 miles / 8382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 191 hours 24 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Wales to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4087.705 miles
  • 6578.524 kilometers
  • 3552.119 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
  • 4080.349 miles
  • 6566.685 kilometers
  • 3545.726 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 Wales to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Wales to Valparaiso generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 030 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W
Destination 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