How far is Louisville, KY, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Louisville (SDF) is 2384 miles / 3836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 43 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Louisville International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Louisville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Louisville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1944.890 miles
- 3129.996 kilometers
- 1690.063 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- 1940.486 miles
- 3122.909 kilometers
- 1686.236 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 Seattle to Louisville?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Louisville?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)
On average, flying from Seattle to Louisville generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Louisville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |