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How far is Lexington, KY, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 650 miles / 1046 kilometers / 565 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX) is 771 miles / 1240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 20 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 649.834 miles
  • 1045.807 kilometers
  • 564.691 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
  • 649.453 miles
  • 1045.194 kilometers
  • 564.359 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 Minneapolis to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lexington generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lexington (LEX)

Delta Air Lines