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How far is Rochester, NY, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Rochester (ROC) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 21 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Rochester

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.668 miles
  • 813.793 kilometers
  • 439.413 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
  • 505.331 miles
  • 813.252 kilometers
  • 439.121 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Rochester?

There is no time difference between Lexington and Rochester.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Lexington to Rochester generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W
Destination Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W