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How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 2064 miles / 3321 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 8 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Valparaiso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2063.600 miles
  • 3321.043 kilometers
  • 1793.220 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
  • 2059.782 miles
  • 3314.898 kilometers
  • 1789.902 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 Sacramento to Valparaiso?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Valparaiso generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Valparaiso

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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