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How far is Kona, HI, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 4403 miles / 7086 kilometers / 3826 nautical miles.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4403.330 miles
  • 7086.472 kilometers
  • 3826.389 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
  • 4396.866 miles
  • 7076.070 kilometers
  • 3820.772 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kona International Airport is 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Lexington to Kona generates about 507 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 507 kilograms equals 1 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lexington to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W