How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Indianapolis (IND) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 490.772 miles
• 789.821 kilometers
• 426.469 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

• 491.028 miles
• 790.233 kilometers
• 426.692 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 Columbia to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Columbia to Indianapolis generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W

Destination	Indianapolis International Airport
City:	Indianapolis, IN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IND
ICAO Code:	KIND
Coordinates:	39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W