How far is Wilmington, NC, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 456 miles / 733 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Wilmington (ILM) is 603 miles / 971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 39 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 455.769 miles
- 733.489 kilometers
- 396.052 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- 455.378 miles
- 732.860 kilometers
- 395.713 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 Lexington to Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Wilmington?
There is no time difference between Lexington and Wilmington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Lexington to Wilmington generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
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 | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |