How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 245 miles / 394 kilometers / 213 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 244.692 miles
- 393.794 kilometers
- 212.632 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- 244.515 miles
- 393.508 kilometers
- 212.477 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 Jackson to Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Jackson to Valparaiso generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |