How far is Chicago, IL, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 308 miles / 496 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (MDW) is 363 miles / 584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 57 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 307.949 miles
- 495.596 kilometers
- 267.600 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- 308.041 miles
- 495.743 kilometers
- 267.680 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Chicago?
The time difference between Lexington and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Lexington to Chicago generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |