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How far is Lexington, KY, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 588 miles / 946 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Lexington (LEX) is 701 miles / 1128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Newark to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 587.739 miles
  • 945.874 kilometers
  • 510.731 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
  • 586.521 miles
  • 943.914 kilometers
  • 509.673 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 Newark to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newark and Lexington?

There is no time difference between Newark and Lexington.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Newark to Lexington generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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