How far is Jackson, MS, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Jackson (JAN) is 628 miles / 1010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 28 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Jackson. 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 Lexington to Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Jackson?
The time difference between Lexington and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Lexington to Jackson 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 Lexington to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | 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 |