How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 857 miles / 1379 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 52 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 856.674 miles
- 1378.683 kilometers
- 744.429 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- 858.373 miles
- 1381.418 kilometers
- 745.906 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 Grand Rapids to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |