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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 476 miles / 767 kilometers / 414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND) is 577 miles / 929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 14 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 476.326 miles
  • 766.572 kilometers
  • 413.916 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
  • 475.177 miles
  • 764.724 kilometers
  • 412.918 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 Washington D.C. to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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

Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines