Waterloo to Louisville flights
Louisville lies 728 km (452 mi) south-west of Waterloo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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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| Waterloo | Louisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 104,986 | 624,444 |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| Nearest large airport | YHM, 58 km out | SDF, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Louisville
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Waterloo
Waterloo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 75 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 11 km), London International Airport (YXU, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 92 km).
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 Waterloo?
728 km (452 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Waterloo.
How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Louisville by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Waterloo and Louisville?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Waterloo to Louisville flights?
Typically John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).
What currency do I need in Louisville?
The Dollar (USD).
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.