How far is Waco, TX, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 842 miles / 1355 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Waco (ACT) is 968 miles / 1558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 24 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Waco Regional Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Waco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Waco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 842.128 miles
- 1355.274 kilometers
- 731.789 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- 841.325 miles
- 1353.982 kilometers
- 731.092 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 Lexington to Waco?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Waco?
The time difference between Lexington and Waco is 1 hour. Waco is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
On average, flying from Lexington to Waco generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Waco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |