How far is Columbia, MO, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (COU) is 358 miles / 576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 42 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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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)- 323.664 miles
- 520.887 kilometers
- 281.257 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- 322.917 miles
- 519.684 kilometers
- 280.607 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 Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Columbia generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |