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How far is Destin, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 1813 miles / 2918 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Destin (DSI) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 1 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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1813
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2918
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1575
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Distance from San Diego to Destin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1812.880 miles
  • 2917.547 kilometers
  • 1575.349 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
  • 1809.262 miles
  • 2911.725 kilometers
  • 1572.206 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 San Diego to Destin?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from San Diego to Destin generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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