How far is Lexington, KY, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Lexington (LEX) is 970 miles / 1561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 41 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Houston to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.179 miles
- 1332.825 kilometers
- 719.668 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- 828.106 miles
- 1332.707 kilometers
- 719.604 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 Houston to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Lexington?
The time difference between Houston and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Houston to Lexington generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Lexington (LEX)
| United Airlines |