How far is San Jose, CA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2032 miles / 3270 kilometers / 1766 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to San Jose (SJC) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 16 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2031.884 miles
- 3270.001 kilometers
- 1765.659 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- 2027.077 miles
- 3262.265 kilometers
- 1761.482 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and San Jose?
The time difference between Lexington and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Lexington to San Jose generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |