How far is Indianapolis, IN, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 137 miles / 221 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.

Distance from South Bend to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 137.416 miles
• 221.150 kilometers
• 119.411 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

• 137.598 miles
• 221.442 kilometers
• 119.569 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 South Bend to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between South Bend and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from South Bend to Indianapolis generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin	South Bend International Airport
City:	South Bend, IN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SBN
ICAO Code:	KSBN
Coordinates:	41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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