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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1541 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Tucson (TUS) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.399 miles
  • 2480.641 kilometers
  • 1339.439 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
  • 1538.463 miles
  • 2475.916 kilometers
  • 1336.887 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Tucson generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W