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How far is Louisville, KY, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 4066 miles / 6543 kilometers / 3533 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Louisville International Airport

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Distance from London to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4065.761 miles
  • 6543.208 kilometers
  • 3533.050 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
  • 4055.297 miles
  • 6526.368 kilometers
  • 3523.957 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 London to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Louisville International Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from London to Louisville generates about 465 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 465 kilograms equals 1 024 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination 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