Los Angeles to Louisville

Flight distance, time and route map · LAX → SDF

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance2,959 km1,839 miles · 1,598 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 10 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 71° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul

Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Louisville by plane?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is 2,959 km (1,839 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Louisville?

About 4 h 10 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Los Angeles heading east (71°) on the shortest path.

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