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

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

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Reno (RNO) is 2106 miles / 3389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 20 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1827
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2941
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1588
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Distance from Louisville to Reno

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Reno. 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 Louisville to Reno?

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

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

On average, flying from Louisville to Reno 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 Louisville to Reno

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

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 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