How far is Lexington, KY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 414 miles / 667 kilometers / 360 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Lexington (LEX) is 519 miles / 835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 52 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 414.254 miles
- 666.678 kilometers
- 359.977 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- 413.287 miles
- 665.121 kilometers
- 359.137 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 Washington D.C. to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lexington?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lexington generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Lexington (LEX)
| Delta Air Lines |