How far is Rochester, MN, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Rochester (RST) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – 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)- 577.956 miles
- 930.130 kilometers
- 502.230 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- 577.568 miles
- 929.506 kilometers
- 501.893 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 Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Rochester?
The time difference between Lexington and Rochester is 1 hour. Rochester is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Lexington to Rochester generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |