How far is Lexington, KY, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Lexington (LEX) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 20 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 331.149 miles
- 532.932 kilometers
- 287.760 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- 331.670 miles
- 533.772 kilometers
- 288.214 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 Birmingham to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Lexington generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |