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How far is Smithers from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 2291 miles / 3688 kilometers / 1991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Smithers (YYD) is 2725 miles / 4386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 39 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Smithers Airport

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2291
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3688
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1991
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Distance from Lexington to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2291.348 miles
  • 3687.567 kilometers
  • 1991.127 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
  • 2286.687 miles
  • 3680.067 kilometers
  • 1987.077 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Smithers Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Lexington to Smithers generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Smithers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Smithers Airport (YYD).

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 Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W