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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 453 miles / 729 kilometers / 394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Indianapolis (IND) is 525 miles / 845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 59 minutes.

University Park Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from State College to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 452.876 miles
  • 728.834 kilometers
  • 393.539 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
  • 451.789 miles
  • 727.085 kilometers
  • 392.594 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 State College to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between State College and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between State College and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from State College to Indianapolis generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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