How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 500 miles / 804 kilometers / 434 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 22 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 499.606 miles
- 804.038 kilometers
- 434.146 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- 498.407 miles
- 802.108 kilometers
- 433.104 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 Washington D.C. to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Indianapolis?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Indianapolis.
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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 Washington D.C. (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)
| American Airlines |