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How far is Springfield, MO, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 485 miles / 780 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Springfield (SGF) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 15 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 484.548 miles
  • 779.805 kilometers
  • 421.061 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
  • 483.428 miles
  • 778.002 kilometers
  • 420.088 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Lexington to Springfield generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

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 Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W