How far is Lexington, KY, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 607 miles / 976 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Lexington (LEX) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 52 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from New York to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 606.695 miles
- 976.380 kilometers
- 527.203 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 605.415 miles
- 974.321 kilometers
- 526.091 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from New York to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from New York to Lexington generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |