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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 266 miles / 428 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 46 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 265.742 miles
  • 427.670 kilometers
  • 230.924 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
  • 265.154 miles
  • 426.724 kilometers
  • 230.412 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 Burlington to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Burlington to Indianapolis generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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