How far is Lexington, KY, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 258 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Lexington (LEX) is 357 miles / 575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 57 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 258.471 miles
- 415.969 kilometers
- 224.605 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- 257.898 miles
- 415.047 kilometers
- 224.108 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 Roanoke to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Lexington generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |