ORD to SDF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 462 km (287 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SDF to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Louisville?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 462 km (287 mi, 249 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ORD to SDF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SDF is roughly southeast of ORD.
How is the ORD to SDF route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-SDF in IATA codes and KORD-KSDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is SDF (KSDF).
| ORD | SDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KSDF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 501 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #363 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SDF sits 179 ft (55 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to SDF
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Louisville?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) are 462 km (287 mi, 249 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SDF?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SDF takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SDF from ORD?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) lies roughly southeast of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SDF?
1 airline appear on the ORD-SDF route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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