How far is Lexington, KY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) is 382 miles / 614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.366 miles
- 520.408 kilometers
- 280.998 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- 323.461 miles
- 520.559 kilometers
- 281.080 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 Chicago to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lexington?
The time difference between Chicago and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lexington generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |