How far is Athens, GA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Athens (AHN) is 391 miles / 630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 10 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 290.814 miles
- 468.019 kilometers
- 252.710 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- 291.355 miles
- 468.890 kilometers
- 253.180 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Lexington to Athens generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |