How far is Lexington, KY, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers / 308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Lexington (LEX) is 465 miles / 748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 3 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 354.651 miles
- 570.755 kilometers
- 308.183 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- 354.094 miles
- 569.860 kilometers
- 307.700 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 Raleigh to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Lexington generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |