How far is Lexington, KY, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Lexington (LEX) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 18 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.038 miles
- 469.990 kilometers
- 253.774 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- 291.778 miles
- 469.572 kilometers
- 253.548 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 Jackson to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Lexington?
The time difference between Jackson and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Jackson to Lexington generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |