How far is Jackson, TN, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Jackson (MKL) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 19 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – McKellar–Sipes Regional 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)- 292.038 miles
- 469.990 kilometers
- 253.774 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- 291.778 miles
- 469.572 kilometers
- 253.548 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 3 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
On average, flying from Lexington to Jackson generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL).
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 | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″W |