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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 6 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 532.052 miles
  • 856.254 kilometers
  • 462.340 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
  • 533.231 miles
  • 858.152 kilometers
  • 463.365 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 Lexington to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Valparaiso generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Valparaiso

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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