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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 4304 miles / 6927 kilometers / 3740 nautical miles.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4304.075 miles
  • 6926.737 kilometers
  • 3740.139 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
  • 4292.961 miles
  • 6908.850 kilometers
  • 3730.481 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Adak Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Lexington to Adak Island generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lexington to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Adak Airport (ADK).

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W