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How far is Lexington, KY, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1889 miles / 3041 kilometers / 1642 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Lexington (LEX) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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3041
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Distance from Reno to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1889.455 miles
  • 3040.783 kilometers
  • 1641.891 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
  • 1884.888 miles
  • 3033.433 kilometers
  • 1637.923 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 Reno to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Reno to Lexington generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W
Destination 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