How far is Lexington, KY, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Lexington (LEX) is 714 miles / 1149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 577.956 miles
- 930.130 kilometers
- 502.230 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- 577.568 miles
- 929.506 kilometers
- 501.893 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 Rochester to Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Rochester to Lexington generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |