Houston to Lexington flight distance & time (IAH-LEX)
How far is Houston from Lexington by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 1,333 km / 720 nm, about 1h 52m flight time, with an initial heading of 45° (NE).
| From | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Lexington, US |
| Distance | 1,333 km · 720 nm · 828 mi |
| Initial heading | 45° (NE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to LEX nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-21 | 720 nm / 1,333 km |
| Cessna 205 / 206 Super Skywagon & Stationair | 721 nm / 1,335 km |
| HAMC, Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation Y-12 | 724 nm / 1,341 km |
| North American F-86 Sabre | 726 nm / 1,345 km |
| SIAI-Marchetti S.M.1019 | 729 nm / 1,350 km |
| GAF, Government Aircraft Factory Nomad (N22 / N24) | 730 nm / 1,352 km |
| Rockwell Commander 111 / 112 / 114 | 732 nm / 1,356 km |
| Rockwell Commander 111 / 112 / 114 | 732 nm / 1,356 km |
| Rockwell Commander 111 / 112 / 114 | 732 nm / 1,356 km |
| Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six | 735 nm / 1,361 km |
| ENAER T-35 Pill | 735 nm / 1,361 km |
| Lake Aircraft Skimmer, LA-4, Buccaneer & Renegade | 736 nm / 1,363 km |
| PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck / M28B Bryza | 737 nm / 1,365 km |
| Bellanca 17-30 Viking / Super Viking | 738 nm / 1,367 km |
| Dornier Do 335 Pfeil | 745 nm / 1,380 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-140 | 745 nm / 1,380 km |
| SOCATA ST-10 Diplomate | 748 nm / 1,385 km |
| Cessna 190 & 195 | 750 nm / 1,389 km |
| Panavia PA 200 Tornado | 750 nm / 1,389 km |
| Sikorsky S-38 | 750 nm / 1,389 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Houston from Lexington?
- The great circle distance between Houston and Lexington is 1,333 km (720 nm / 828 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to Lexington?
- A direct flight from IAH to LEX takes about 1h 52m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Lexington?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.