How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Indianapolis (IND) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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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)- 323.664 miles
- 520.887 kilometers
- 281.257 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- 322.917 miles
- 519.684 kilometers
- 280.607 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 Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Columbia to Indianapolis generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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 |