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

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1727 miles / 2779 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Lexington (LEX) is 2003 miles / 3224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 27 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Yuma to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1726.653 miles
  • 2778.778 kilometers
  • 1500.420 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
  • 1723.149 miles
  • 2773.139 kilometers
  • 1497.375 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 Yuma to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Yuma to Lexington generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Lexington

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

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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