How far is Louisville, KY, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Louisville (SDF) is 363 miles / 584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.021 miles
- 519.852 kilometers
- 280.698 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- 323.670 miles
- 520.897 kilometers
- 281.262 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 Birmingham to Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Louisville generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |