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How far is Yellowknife from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 2105 miles / 3388 kilometers / 1829 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2959 miles / 4762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 9 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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2105
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3388
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1829
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Distance from Lexington to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2105.328 miles
  • 3388.197 kilometers
  • 1829.480 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
  • 2102.620 miles
  • 3383.838 kilometers
  • 1827.126 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Lexington to Yellowknife generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 506 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W