# Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville (LOU)

> 484 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 484 km / 301 mi / 261 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 205° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:44 in Detroit, it's 11:44 in Louisville)
- **Elevation difference**: 100 ft (LOU is lower than DTW)

## Airports

### [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDTW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -83.350000
- Elevation: 645 ft

### [Bowman Field (LOU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lou-louisville-bowman-field/1ef266df-27f6-6b2a-bbfc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Louisville, United States
- ICAO: KLOU
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.230000, -85.660000
- Elevation: 546 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Bowman Field (LOU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lou-louisville-bowman-field/1ef266df-27f6-6b2a-bbfc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)