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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.586 miles
  • 971.378 kilometers
  • 524.502 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
  • 603.363 miles
  • 971.018 kilometers
  • 524.308 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 Louisville to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Louisville to Minneapolis generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

Airlines flying from Louisville (SDF) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines