How far is Houston, TX, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Houston (HOU) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 24 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.360 miles
- 1386.224 kilometers
- 748.501 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- 862.007 miles
- 1387.265 kilometers
- 749.063 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Houston generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Houston (HOU)
| Southwest Airlines |