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How far is Denver, CO, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 1024 miles / 1648 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Denver (DEN) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 39 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Denver International Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1023.744 miles
  • 1647.557 kilometers
  • 889.609 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
  • 1021.297 miles
  • 1643.617 kilometers
  • 887.482 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 Denver?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Louisville to Denver generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W

Airlines flying from Louisville (SDF) to Denver (DEN)

Southwest Airlines
United Airlines