How far is Lexington, KY, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Lexington (LEX) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.419 miles
- 806.955 kilometers
- 435.721 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- 501.698 miles
- 807.404 kilometers
- 435.964 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 Jackson to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Lexington?
The time difference between Jackson and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Jackson to Lexington generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |