How far is Lexington, KY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 393 miles / 632 kilometers / 341 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Lexington (LEX) is 503 miles / 810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 392.534 miles
- 631.722 kilometers
- 341.103 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- 391.628 miles
- 630.264 kilometers
- 340.315 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 Washington D.C. to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lexington?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lexington generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |