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How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 16 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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289
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Distance from Lexington to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.207 miles
  • 465.433 kilometers
  • 251.314 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
  • 288.896 miles
  • 464.934 kilometers
  • 251.044 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Pittsburgh?

There is no time difference between Lexington and Pittsburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Lexington to Pittsburgh generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W