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How far is Columbus, GA, from Valparaiso, FL?

The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 168 miles / 271 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Columbus (CSG) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 28 minutes.

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Valparaiso to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 168.492 miles
  • 271.161 kilometers
  • 146.415 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
  • 168.719 miles
  • 271.528 kilometers
  • 146.613 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 Valparaiso to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Valparaiso to Columbus generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W