How far is Lexington, KY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lexington (LEX) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 14 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 538.714 miles
- 866.976 kilometers
- 468.129 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- 537.804 miles
- 865.511 kilometers
- 467.339 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 Des Moines to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lexington generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |