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How far is Destin, FL, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 584 miles / 939 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Destin (DSI) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 2 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Destin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 583.549 miles
  • 939.132 kilometers
  • 507.091 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
  • 583.466 miles
  • 938.998 kilometers
  • 507.018 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 Raleigh to Destin?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Destin generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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