How far is Columbia, MO, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 416 miles / 670 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Columbia (COU) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 40 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 416.484 miles
- 670.266 kilometers
- 361.914 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- 415.509 miles
- 668.697 kilometers
- 361.067 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 Lexington to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Columbia?
The time difference between Lexington and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Lexington to Columbia generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |