How far is Louisville, KY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 287 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 8 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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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)- 286.510 miles
- 461.093 kilometers
- 248.971 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- 286.739 miles
- 461.462 kilometers
- 249.170 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 O'Hare International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Louisville?
The time difference between Chicago and Louisville is 1 hour. Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Louisville generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |