How far is Louisville, KY, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 320 miles / 514 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville (SDF) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 59 minutes.

Distance from Memphis to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 319.642 miles
• 514.414 kilometers
• 277.762 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

• 319.538 miles
• 514.246 kilometers
• 277.671 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 Memphis to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Louisville?

The time difference between Memphis and Louisville is 1 hour. Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Memphis to Louisville generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin	Memphis International Airport
City:	Memphis, TN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEM
ICAO Code:	KMEM
Coordinates:	35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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