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

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

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Indianapolis to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Columbia. 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 Indianapolis to Columbia?

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

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Columbia.

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

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Columbia 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 Indianapolis to Columbia

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

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