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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2213 miles / 3561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 36 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Indianapolis International Airport

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1866
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Distance from Seattle to Indianapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1865.834 miles
  • 3002.769 kilometers
  • 1621.365 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1861.336 miles
  • 2995.530 kilometers
  • 1617.457 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Seattle to Indianapolis generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W