LEX
Lexington
United States
2,361 km
1,467 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
2,361 km
1,467 mi / 1,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

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LEX SLC
Airport Name Blue Grass Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LEX SLC
ICAO Code KLEX KSLC
City Lexington Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 979 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 38.040000, -84.610000 40.790000, -111.980000

Lexington (LEX) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 2,361 kilometers (1,467 miles / 1,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Lexington, it's 07:12 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,252 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Blue Grass Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lexington (LEX) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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