How far is Pensacola, FL, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 542 miles / 872 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Pensacola (PNS) is 648 miles / 1043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 3 minutes.

Distance from Lexington to Pensacola

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 541.753 miles
• 871.866 kilometers
• 470.770 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

• 542.875 miles
• 873.673 kilometers
• 471.746 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Pensacola?

The time difference between Lexington and Pensacola is 1 hour. Pensacola is 1 hour behind Lexington.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Pensacola generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Pensacola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).

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	Pensacola International Airport
City:	Pensacola, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PNS
ICAO Code:	KPNS
Coordinates:	30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W