How far is Richmond, VA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Richmond (RIC) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 400.465 miles
- 644.486 kilometers
- 347.995 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- 399.529 miles
- 642.979 kilometers
- 347.181 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Richmond International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lexington to Richmond generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |