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How far is Destin, FL, from Knoxville, TN?

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Destin (DSI) is 516 miles / 830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 2 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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Distance from Knoxville to Destin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 399.572 miles
  • 643.048 kilometers
  • 347.218 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
  • 400.368 miles
  • 644.330 kilometers
  • 347.910 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 Knoxville to Destin?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Destin generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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