How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Gainesville, FL?
The distance between Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 261 miles / 419 kilometers / 226 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gainesville (GNV) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.
Gainesville Regional Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Gainesville to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gainesville to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.570 miles
- 419.347 kilometers
- 226.429 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- 260.118 miles
- 418.619 kilometers
- 226.036 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 Gainesville to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Gainesville Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gainesville and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Gainesville to Valparaiso generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gainesville to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Gainesville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gainesville, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GNV |
| ICAO Code: | KGNV |
| Coordinates: | 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″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 |