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How far is Lexington, KY, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Lexington (LEX) is 921 miles / 1482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 17 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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741
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1193
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644
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Distance from Sioux Falls to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 741.360 miles
  • 1193.103 kilometers
  • 644.224 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
  • 740.234 miles
  • 1191.291 kilometers
  • 643.246 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 Sioux Falls to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Lexington generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′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