JFK
New York
United States
974 km
605 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
974 km
605 mi / 526 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
256°
west southwest

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JFK LEX
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code JFK LEX
ICAO Code KJFK KLEX
City New York Lexington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 38.040000, -84.610000

New York (JFK) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 974 kilometers (605 miles / 526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in New York, it's 03:57 in Lexington.

The return flight from Lexington (LEX) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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