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How far is Destin, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 802 miles / 1291 kilometers / 697 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Destin (DSI) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 52 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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802
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1291
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697
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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)
  • 802.307 miles
  • 1291.188 kilometers
  • 697.186 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
  • 803.945 miles
  • 1293.825 kilometers
  • 698.609 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 O'Hare International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Destin?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Destin.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Chicago to Destin generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 298 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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