LEX
Lexington
United States
3,294 km
2,047 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,294 km
2,047 mi / 1,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

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LEX SFO
Airport Name Blue Grass Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LEX SFO
ICAO Code KLEX KSFO
City Lexington San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 979 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.040000, -84.610000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lexington (LEX) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,294 kilometers (2,047 miles / 1,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:44 in Lexington, it's 03:44 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lexington (LEX) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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