How far is Tucson, AZ, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Tucson (TUS) is 1682 miles / 2707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 41 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.744 miles
- 2384.636 kilometers
- 1287.601 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- 1478.977 miles
- 2380.183 kilometers
- 1285.196 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Tucson?
The time difference between Louisville and Tucson is 3 hours. Tucson is 3 hours behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Louisville to Tucson generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |