How far is Lexington, KY, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 456 miles / 733 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Lexington (LEX) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 40 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 455.769 miles
- 733.489 kilometers
- 396.052 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- 455.378 miles
- 732.860 kilometers
- 395.713 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 Wilmington to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Lexington?
There is no time difference between Wilmington and Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Lexington generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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 |