How far is Tampa, FL, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 704 miles / 1132 kilometers / 611 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Tampa (TPA) is 830 miles / 1335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 30 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.648 miles
- 1132.411 kilometers
- 611.453 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- 705.387 miles
- 1135.210 kilometers
- 612.965 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Tampa?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Lexington to Tampa generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |