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How far is Yakima, WA, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Yakima (YKM) is 2298 miles / 3699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 13 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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1914
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3081
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1663
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Distance from Lexington to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1914.242 miles
  • 3080.674 kilometers
  • 1663.431 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
  • 1909.878 miles
  • 3073.650 kilometers
  • 1659.638 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Lexington to Yakima generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W