How far is Lexington, KY, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Lexington (LEX) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 11 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
Search flights
Distance from Athens to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 290.814 miles
- 468.019 kilometers
- 252.710 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- 291.355 miles
- 468.890 kilometers
- 253.180 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 Athens to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Athens to Lexington generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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 |