How far is Detroit, MI, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 32 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 295.645 miles
- 475.795 kilometers
- 256.909 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- 296.008 miles
- 476.378 kilometers
- 257.224 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 Lexington to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Lexington to Detroit generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |