How far is Destin, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 788 miles / 1269 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Destin (DSI) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Destin Executive Airport
Search flights
Distance from Chicago to Destin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Destin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 788.278 miles
- 1268.611 kilometers
- 684.995 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- 789.907 miles
- 1271.232 kilometers
- 686.410 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 Chicago to Destin?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Destin?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)
On average, flying from Chicago to Destin generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Destin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |