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How far is Lexington, KY, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 2052 miles / 3302 kilometers / 1783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Lexington (LEX) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 56 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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2052
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3302
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1783
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Distance from San Francisco to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2051.877 miles
  • 3302.177 kilometers
  • 1783.033 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
  • 2047.006 miles
  • 3294.336 kilometers
  • 1778.799 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 San Francisco to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Lexington generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination 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