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How far is Lexington, KY, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1715 miles / 2760 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Lexington (LEX) is 2781 miles / 4475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 32 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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1715
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2760
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1491
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Distance from San Salvador to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1715.260 miles
  • 2760.444 kilometers
  • 1490.520 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
  • 1721.225 miles
  • 2770.044 kilometers
  • 1495.704 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 San Salvador to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Lexington generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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