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How far is Louisville, KY, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Louisville (SDF) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 16 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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1827
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2941
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1588
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Distance from Reno to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1827.385 miles
  • 2940.892 kilometers
  • 1587.955 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
  • 1822.959 miles
  • 2933.768 kilometers
  • 1584.108 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 Reno to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Reno to Louisville generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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