How far is Lexington, KY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 308 miles / 496 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Lexington (LEX) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 59 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Lexington. 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 Chicago to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lexington?
The time difference between Chicago and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Chicago to Lexington 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 Chicago to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |