How far is Destin, FL, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Destin (DSI) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 30 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Destin Executive Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Destin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Destin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 537.045 miles
- 864.289 kilometers
- 466.679 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- 538.246 miles
- 866.222 kilometers
- 467.723 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 Destin?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Destin?
The time difference between Lexington and Destin is 1 hour. Destin is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)
On average, flying from Lexington to Destin generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 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 Destin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |
| Destination | Destin Executive Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Destin, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSI |
| ICAO Code: | KDTS |
| Coordinates: | 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″W |