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How far is Lexington, KY, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Lexington (LEX) is 201 miles / 324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 52 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.748 miles
  • 263.527 kilometers
  • 142.293 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
  • 163.802 miles
  • 263.614 kilometers
  • 142.340 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 Columbus to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Lexington?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lexington.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Columbus to Lexington generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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