How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Decatur, IL?
The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 658 miles / 1059 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 18 minutes.
Decatur Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Decatur to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Decatur to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 658.063 miles
- 1059.050 kilometers
- 571.841 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- 659.432 miles
- 1061.252 kilometers
- 573.030 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 Decatur to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Decatur and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Decatur to Valparaiso generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |
| Destination | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |