How far is Lexington, KY, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Lexington (LEX) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 26 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 400.465 miles
- 644.486 kilometers
- 347.995 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- 399.529 miles
- 642.979 kilometers
- 347.181 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 Richmond to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Richmond to Lexington generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |