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How far is Las Vegas, NV, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Las Vegas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Las Vegas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.990 miles
  • 2713.337 kilometers
  • 1465.085 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
  • 1682.104 miles
  • 2707.084 kilometers
  • 1461.709 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 Las Vegas?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Las Vegas generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Las Vegas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W
Destination Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W