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How far is Louisville, KY, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville (SDF) is 707 miles / 1138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 10 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Louisville International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.586 miles
  • 971.378 kilometers
  • 524.502 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
  • 603.363 miles
  • 971.018 kilometers
  • 524.308 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 Minneapolis to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Louisville generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville (SDF)

Delta Air Lines