How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers / 1625 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2179 miles / 3506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1870.273 miles
- 3009.913 kilometers
- 1625.223 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- 1865.705 miles
- 3002.562 kilometers
- 1621.254 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 Sacramento to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Indianapolis generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |
| Destination | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |