How far is Oakland, CA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Oakland (Oakland International Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Oakland (OAK) is 2390 miles / 3846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Oakland International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Oakland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Oakland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2042.108 miles
- 3286.454 kilometers
- 1774.543 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- 2037.252 miles
- 3278.640 kilometers
- 1770.324 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 Oakland?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Oakland International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Oakland?
The time difference between Lexington and Oakland is 3 hours. Oakland is 3 hours behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Oakland International Airport (OAK)
On average, flying from Lexington to Oakland generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Oakland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |