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How far is Lexington, KY, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 485 miles / 780 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Lexington (LEX) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 14 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 484.548 miles
  • 779.805 kilometers
  • 421.061 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
  • 483.428 miles
  • 778.002 kilometers
  • 420.088 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 Springfield to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Springfield to Lexington generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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