How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 489 miles / 786 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 7 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Indianapolis. 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 Raleigh to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Indianapolis?
There is no time difference between Raleigh and Indianapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Indianapolis 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 Raleigh to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)
| Delta Air Lines |