DEN
Denver
United States
1,743 km
1,083 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
1,743 km
1,083 mi / 941 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

DEN LEX
Airport Name Denver International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code DEN LEX
ICAO Code KDEN KLEX
City Denver Lexington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 38.040000, -84.610000

Denver (DEN) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 1,743 kilometers (1,083 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 12:35 in Denver, it's 14:35 in Lexington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,455 feet between the two airports. Blue Grass Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lexington (LEX) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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