Distance From Hickory Regional Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, HKY - SDF Distance

The distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 293 miles or 472 kilometers or 255 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Hickory ( United States ) to Louisville ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickory and Louisville takes around 0 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, United States to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States is 0 hours 40 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 • HKY - SDF

Kilometers		472 km
Statute Miles		293 miles
Nautical Miles		255 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 40 minutes

Hickory Regional Airport to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flight Route Map - HKY to SDF Flight Path

Location of Hickory Regional Airport & Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hickory to Louisville nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hickory, United States and Louisville, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKY - SDF

Time difference between Hickory (United States) and Louisville (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Hickory (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:28:10 EST
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:28:10 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.

Origin

Hickory Regional Airport (HKY / KHKY) Hickory, United States

Destination

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States