How far is Columbus, OH, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Columbus (CMH) is 203 miles / 327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 3 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Columbus. 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 Lexington to Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Lexington to Columbus 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 Lexington to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |