How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 520 miles / 836 kilometers / 452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 519.775 miles
- 836.497 kilometers
- 451.672 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- 518.632 miles
- 834.658 kilometers
- 450.679 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Lexington and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Lexington to Philadelphia generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 224 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |