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How far is Lexington, KY, from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 3066 miles / 4935 kilometers / 2664 nautical miles.

Keflavík International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3066.211 miles
  • 4934.588 kilometers
  • 2664.464 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
  • 3059.592 miles
  • 4923.936 kilometers
  • 2658.713 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 Reykjavik to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Lexington generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 754 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Keflavík International Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: KEF
ICAO Code: BIKF
Coordinates: 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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