How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Des Moines. 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 Lexington to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lexington to Des Moines 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 Lexington to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | 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 |