How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 10 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1995.176 miles
- 3210.924 kilometers
- 1733.760 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- 1990.380 miles
- 3203.206 kilometers
- 1729.593 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Lexington to Sacramento generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |