How far is Columbus, OH, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Columbus (CMH) is 221 miles / 355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 23 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.982 miles
- 318.621 kilometers
- 172.041 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- 197.821 miles
- 318.362 kilometers
- 171.902 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Louisville and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Louisville to Columbus generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |