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How far is Lexington, KY, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1541 miles / 2481 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Lexington (LEX) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 38 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Tucson to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.399 miles
  • 2480.641 kilometers
  • 1339.439 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
  • 1538.463 miles
  • 2475.916 kilometers
  • 1336.887 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 Tucson to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Tucson to Lexington generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″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