Louisville to Amsterdam

Flight distance, time and route map · SDF → AMS

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 57°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,783 km4,215 miles · 3,662 nautical miles
Flight time
about 9 h direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 44° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Amsterdam to Louisville
Canal houses at dusk
Destination

Amsterdam

Canal houses at dusk

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Questions

How far is Louisville from Amsterdam by plane?

The great-circle distance between Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 6,783 km (4,215 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Louisville to Amsterdam?

About 9 h 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, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Louisville heading north-east (44°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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