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How far is Elko, NV, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Elko (EKO) is 1882 miles / 3029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 52 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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1671
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1452
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Distance from Lexington to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.599 miles
  • 2688.568 kilometers
  • 1451.711 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
  • 1666.567 miles
  • 2682.080 kilometers
  • 1448.207 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Lexington to Elko generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W