How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 355 miles / 571 kilometers / 308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Raleigh (RDU) is 467 miles / 751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 5 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 354.651 miles
- 570.755 kilometers
- 308.183 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- 354.094 miles
- 569.860 kilometers
- 307.700 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Lexington to Raleigh generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |