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How far is Lexington, KY, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Lexington (LEX) is 2448 miles / 3940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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2003
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3223
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1740
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Distance from Seattle to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.534 miles
  • 3222.765 kilometers
  • 1740.154 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
  • 1997.987 miles
  • 3215.448 kilometers
  • 1736.203 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 Seattle to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lexington generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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