How far is Louisville, KY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Louisville (SDF) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 451.425 miles
- 726.497 kilometers
- 392.277 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- 450.359 miles
- 724.783 kilometers
- 391.351 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 Washington D.C. to Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Louisville?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Louisville generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Louisville (SDF)
| United Airlines |