How far is Lexington, KY, from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Lexington (LEX) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.969 miles
- 1033.149 kilometers
- 557.856 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- 642.790 miles
- 1034.470 kilometers
- 558.569 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 New Orleans to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Lexington generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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 |