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How far is Louisville, KY, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 348 miles / 561 kilometers / 303 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Louisville (SDF) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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348
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Distance from Milwaukee to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 348.366 miles
  • 560.640 kilometers
  • 302.721 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
  • 348.691 miles
  • 561.164 kilometers
  • 303.005 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 Milwaukee to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Louisville generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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