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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2271 miles / 3655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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1933
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3111
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1680
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Distance from Oakland to Indianapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.339 miles
  • 3111.407 kilometers
  • 1680.026 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
  • 1928.689 miles
  • 3103.925 kilometers
  • 1675.985 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 Oakland to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Oakland to Indianapolis generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W