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How far is Datong from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 6936 miles / 11163 kilometers / 6027 nautical miles.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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11163
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6027
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Distance from Lexington to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6936.124 miles
  • 11162.609 kilometers
  • 6027.327 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
  • 6920.682 miles
  • 11137.757 kilometers
  • 6013.908 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Lexington to Datong generates about 846 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 846 kilograms equals 1 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lexington to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E