Sioux Falls to Louisville flights
Louisville lies 1,092 km (679 mi) south-east of Sioux Falls, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Sioux Falls | Louisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 171,544 | 624,444 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| Nearest large airport | FSD, 5 km out | SDF, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 57101–57198 | 40201–40299 |
Clocks in Louisville are 1 h ahead of Sioux Falls right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands 3 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Louisville
Louisville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,887-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport | SDF | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,887 ft | 501 ft |
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Staying in Louisville
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville. Of the 301 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (144), and 2 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 81,053 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Louisville from Sioux Falls?
1,092 km (679 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sioux Falls.
How long does it take to get from Sioux Falls to Louisville by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sioux Falls and Louisville?
Louisville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Kentucky/Louisville against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Sioux Falls to Louisville flights?
Typically Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).
Where can I stay in Louisville?
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.