How far is Lexington, KY, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lexington (LEX) is 2305 miles / 3710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 10 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1995.176 miles
- 3210.924 kilometers
- 1733.760 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- 1990.380 miles
- 3203.206 kilometers
- 1729.593 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 Sacramento to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lexington generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |