How far is Raleigh, NC, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 489 miles / 786 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh (RDU) is 622 miles / 1001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 488.504 miles
- 786.171 kilometers
- 424.499 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- 487.948 miles
- 785.276 kilometers
- 424.015 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Raleigh?
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Raleigh 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh (RDU)
| Delta Air Lines |