How far is Seattle, WA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Seattle (SEA) is 2417 miles / 3889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 56 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2002.534 miles
- 3222.765 kilometers
- 1740.154 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- 1997.987 miles
- 3215.448 kilometers
- 1736.203 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Seattle?
The time difference between Lexington and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Lexington to Seattle generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |