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SAN to LEX: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Lexington KY (Blue Grass Airport)
1,862 mi
2,996 km · 1,618 nm
4h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,862 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 7m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- LEX — Blue Grass Airport · Lexington KY, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LEX
- FFT · Capital City Airport19 mi away
- LOU · Bowman Field59 mi away
- SDF · Louisville International Standiford Field62 mi away
- SME · Lake Cumberland Regional Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LEX?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lexington KY (LEX) is 1,862 miles (2,996 km, 1,618 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lexington KY?
Lexington KY is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LEX?
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