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How far is Louisville, KY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Louisville (SDF) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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271
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436
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236
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Distance from Chicago to Louisville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 271.166 miles
  • 436.399 kilometers
  • 235.637 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
  • 271.392 miles
  • 436.764 kilometers
  • 235.833 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 Chicago to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Chicago to Louisville generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Louisville (SDF)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines