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How far is Destin, FL, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Destin (DSI) is 620 miles / 997 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Destin

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Lauderdale to Destin. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.968 miles
  • 783.699 kilometers
  • 423.164 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
  • 487.013 miles
  • 783.771 kilometers
  • 423.202 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 Fort Lauderdale to Destin?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Destin generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W
Destination Destin Executive Airport
City: Destin, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSI
ICAO Code: KDTS
Coordinates: 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″W