How far is Houston, TX, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Houston (IAH) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 41 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Houston. 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 Lexington to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Houston?
The time difference between Lexington and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Lexington to Houston 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 Lexington to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | 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 |
Airlines flying from Lexington (LEX) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |