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

The distance between Destin (Destin Executive Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Destin (DSI) to Lexington (LEX) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 29 minutes.

Destin Executive Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Destin to Lexington

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Destin to Lexington. 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 Destin to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Destin Executive Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Destin Executive Airport (DSI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Destin to Lexington 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 Destin to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin Executive Airport (DSI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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