LEX
Lexington
United States
520 km
323 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
520 km
323 mi / 281 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LEX ORD
Airport Name Blue Grass Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LEX ORD
ICAO Code KLEX KORD
City Lexington Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 979 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 38.040000, -84.610000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lexington (LEX) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 520 kilometers (323 miles / 281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Lexington, it's 02:58 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Lexington (LEX) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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