How far is Columbus, OH, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 152 miles / 245 kilometers / 132 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Columbus (LCK) is 195 miles / 314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 57 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 152.331 miles
- 245.153 kilometers
- 132.372 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- 152.362 miles
- 245.202 kilometers
- 132.399 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Lexington to Columbus generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 105 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |