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How far is Dayton, OH, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Dayton (DAY) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 23 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.445 miles
  • 232.461 kilometers
  • 125.519 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
  • 144.491 miles
  • 232.535 kilometers
  • 125.559 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Louisville and Dayton?

There is no time difference between Louisville and Dayton.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Louisville to Dayton generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W