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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 537 miles / 865 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Pensacola (PNS) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 23 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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537
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Distance from Louisville to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 537.234 miles
  • 864.595 kilometers
  • 466.844 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
  • 538.465 miles
  • 866.576 kilometers
  • 467.913 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Louisville to Pensacola generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W