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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers / 1515 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 48 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1743.043 miles
  • 2805.156 kilometers
  • 1514.663 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
  • 1745.474 miles
  • 2809.068 kilometers
  • 1516.775 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Lexington to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W