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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 13 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.033 miles
  • 1252.123 kilometers
  • 676.093 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
  • 778.306 miles
  • 1252.562 kilometers
  • 676.330 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 Washington D.C. to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Valparaiso generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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