BNA
Nashville
United States
251 km
156 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
251 km
156 mi / 136 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNA LOU
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code BNA LOU
ICAO Code KBNA KLOU
City Nashville Louisville
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 599 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 38.230000, -85.660000

Nashville (BNA) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 251 kilometers (156 miles / 136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Nashville, it's 17:36 in Louisville.

The return flight from Louisville (LOU) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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