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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1925 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2297 miles / 3696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 50 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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1925
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3097
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1672
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Distance from San Jose to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.588 miles
  • 3097.325 kilometers
  • 1672.422 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
  • 1919.996 miles
  • 3089.934 kilometers
  • 1668.431 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 San Jose to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from San Jose to Indianapolis generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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