How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 231 miles / 372 kilometers / 201 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) is 278 miles / 448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 28 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 230.857 miles
- 371.528 kilometers
- 200.609 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- 230.760 miles
- 371.372 kilometers
- 200.525 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 Detroit to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Indianapolis?
There is no time difference between Detroit and Indianapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Detroit to Indianapolis generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)
| Delta Air Lines |