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How far is Lexington, KY, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Lexington (LEX) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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604
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972
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Distance from New York to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 604.257 miles
  • 972.457 kilometers
  • 525.085 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
  • 603.005 miles
  • 970.442 kilometers
  • 523.997 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 New York to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between New York and Lexington?

There is no time difference between New York and Lexington.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from New York to Lexington generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Lexington (LEX)

Delta Air Lines