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How far is Louisville, KY, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers / 210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Louisville (SDF) is 327 miles / 527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 12 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Louisville International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 241.369 miles
  • 388.446 kilometers
  • 209.744 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
  • 241.003 miles
  • 387.856 kilometers
  • 209.426 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 Springfield to Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Louisville International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Springfield to Louisville generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Louisville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Louisville International Airport (SDF).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W
Destination 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