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How far is Yakima, WA, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Yakima (YKM) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 2 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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1856
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2987
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1613
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Distance from Louisville to Yakima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1855.945 miles
  • 2986.854 kilometers
  • 1612.772 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
  • 1851.724 miles
  • 2980.061 kilometers
  • 1609.104 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Louisville to Yakima generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W