Louisville to Detroit flight distance & time (SDF-DTW)
How far is Louisville from Detroit by plane? The great circle distance from Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 492 km / 266 nm, about 54m flight time, with an initial heading of 24° (NNE).
| From | Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF), Louisville, US |
|---|---|
| To | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, US |
| Distance | 492 km · 266 nm · 306 mi |
| Initial heading | 24° (NNE) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SDF to DTW nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Caudron C.270 Luciole | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| B B | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| SAI / Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ III | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Louisville from Detroit?
- The great circle distance between Louisville and Detroit is 492 km (266 nm / 306 mi).
- How long is the flight from Louisville to Detroit?
- A direct flight from SDF to DTW takes about 54m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Louisville to Detroit?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.