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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers / 157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 209 miles / 336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 0 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 180.307 miles
  • 290.177 kilometers
  • 156.683 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
  • 179.861 miles
  • 289.457 kilometers
  • 156.295 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 Springfield to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Springfield to Indianapolis generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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