How far is Lexington, KY, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers / 589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Lexington (LEX) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 34 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 677.786 miles
- 1090.791 kilometers
- 588.980 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- 676.337 miles
- 1088.459 kilometers
- 587.721 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 Lincoln to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Lexington?
The time difference between Lincoln and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Lexington generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | 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 |