How far is Nashville, TN, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 249 miles / 400 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Nashville (BNA) is 304 miles / 489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 35 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Nashville International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Nashville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Nashville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 248.677 miles
- 400.207 kilometers
- 216.095 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- 249.118 miles
- 400.916 kilometers
- 216.478 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Nashville?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Nashville generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Nashville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W |