How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 54 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Louisville to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 578.071 miles
- 930.314 kilometers
- 502.330 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- 576.782 miles
- 928.241 kilometers
- 501.210 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Wings Field is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Philadelphia?
There is no time difference between Louisville and Philadelphia.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Louisville to Philadelphia generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Wings Field (BBX).
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 | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |