How far is Washington D.C. from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 500 miles / 804 kilometers / 434 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 584 miles / 940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 20 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 499.606 miles
- 804.038 kilometers
- 434.146 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- 498.407 miles
- 802.108 kilometers
- 433.104 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Washington D.C.?
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Washington D.C..
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Washington D.C. generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 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 Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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 | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington D.C. (DCA)
| American Airlines |