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How far is Kangding from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 7721 miles / 12426 kilometers / 6710 nautical miles.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Kangding Airport

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12426
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6710
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Distance from Lexington to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7721.319 miles
  • 12426.258 kilometers
  • 6709.642 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
  • 7707.312 miles
  • 12403.717 kilometers
  • 6697.471 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kangding Airport is 15 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Lexington to Kangding generates about 958 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 958 kilograms equals 2 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lexington to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E