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How far is Reno, NV, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1889 miles / 3041 kilometers / 1642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Reno (RNO) is 2170 miles / 3493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 31 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1889.455 miles
  • 3040.783 kilometers
  • 1641.891 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
  • 1884.888 miles
  • 3033.433 kilometers
  • 1637.923 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Lexington to Reno generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W