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How far is Lexington, KY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Lexington (LEX) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 53 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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2003
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3223
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1740
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Distance from Seattle to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.699 miles
  • 3223.032 kilometers
  • 1740.298 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
  • 1998.160 miles
  • 3215.726 kilometers
  • 1736.353 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 Seattle to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lexington generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination 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