The distance from Bowman Field (LOU) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 156 miles or 251 kilometers or 136 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
251 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Bowman Field (United States) and Nashville International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Louisville ( United States ) to Nashville ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Nashville takes around 0 hours 21 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Bowman Field, Louisville, United States to Nashville International Airport, Nashville, United States is
0 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • LOU - BNA
| Kilometers | | 251 km |
| Statute Miles | | 156 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 136 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 0 hours 21 minutes |
Bowman Field to Nashville International Airport Flight Route Map - LOU to BNA Flight Path
Location of Bowman Field & Nashville International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Nashville, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • LOU - BNA
Time difference between
Louisville (United States) and
Nashville (United States) is 0 Hours.
| Location | Local Time |
| Louisville (United States) | 2025-12-17, 08:27:03 EST |
| Nashville (United States) | 2025-12-17, 08:27:03 EST |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.