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How far is Monterey, CA, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Monterey (MRY) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 46 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2040
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3283
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1773
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Distance from Lexington to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2039.818 miles
  • 3282.769 kilometers
  • 1772.554 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
  • 2035.054 miles
  • 3275.102 kilometers
  • 1768.413 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 Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Lexington to Monterey generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Monterey

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

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 Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W