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How far is Lexington, KY, from Pensacola, FL?

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Lexington (LEX) is 648 miles / 1043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 4 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 541.753 miles
  • 871.866 kilometers
  • 470.770 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
  • 542.875 miles
  • 873.673 kilometers
  • 471.746 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 Pensacola to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Lexington generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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