JFK
New York
United States
2,183 km
1,357 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
2,183 km
1,357 mi / 1,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
279°
west

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JFK LXN
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code JFK LXN
ICAO Code KJFK KLXN
City New York Lexington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 40.790000, -99.780000

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

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 2,183 kilometers (1,357 miles / 1,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in New York, it's 05:10 in Lexington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,400 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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