How far is Lexington, KY, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lexington (LEX) is 365 miles / 588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 289.207 miles
- 465.433 kilometers
- 251.314 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- 288.896 miles
- 464.934 kilometers
- 251.044 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 Pittsburgh to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Lexington?
There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Lexington generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
| Destination | 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 |