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How far is Lexington, KY, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Lexington (LEX) is 706 miles / 1137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 4 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Manhattan to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 657.093 miles
  • 1057.488 kilometers
  • 570.998 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
  • 655.540 miles
  • 1054.989 kilometers
  • 569.648 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 Manhattan to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Manhattan to Lexington generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W
Destination 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