How far is Columbus, OH, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 182 miles / 293 kilometers / 158 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus (CMH) is 196 miles / 315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 181.938 miles
- 292.800 kilometers
- 158.100 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- 181.493 miles
- 292.084 kilometers
- 157.713 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Columbus generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
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 | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |