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MQY to SDF: distance & flight time
Smyrna (Smyrna Airport) → Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field)
156 mi
251 km · 135 nm
53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
156 miles nonstop takes roughly 53m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MQY — Smyrna Airport · Smyrna, United States
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MQY
Near SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MQY from SDF?
The flight distance from Smyrna (MQY) to Louisville (SDF) is 156 miles (251 km, 135 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQY to SDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MQY to SDF?
Nonstop service on MQY–SDF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Smyrna and Louisville?
Louisville is 1 hour ahead of Smyrna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQY to SDF?
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Why are some MQY to SDF fares phone-only?
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