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How far is Elko, NV, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Elko (EKO) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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1609
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2589
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1398
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Distance from Louisville to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.810 miles
  • 2589.129 kilometers
  • 1398.018 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
  • 1604.919 miles
  • 2582.867 kilometers
  • 1394.636 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Louisville to Elko generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W