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How far is Lexington, KY, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 8355 miles / 13447 kilometers / 7261 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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8355
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13447
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7261
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 19 min
CO2 emission
1 051 kg

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Distance from Wellington to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8355.477 miles
  • 13446.837 kilometers
  • 7260.711 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
  • 8362.799 miles
  • 13458.621 kilometers
  • 7267.074 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 Wellington to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 16 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Wellington to Lexington generates about 1 051 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 051 kilograms equals 2 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Lexington

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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