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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 1567 miles / 2522 kilometers / 1362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Phoenix (PHX) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 56 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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1567
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2522
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Distance from Lexington to Phoenix

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1566.859 miles
  • 2521.615 kilometers
  • 1361.563 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
  • 1563.607 miles
  • 2516.381 kilometers
  • 1358.737 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 Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Lexington to Phoenix generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W