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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 844 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Indianapolis (IND) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 844.222 miles
  • 1358.644 kilometers
  • 733.609 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
  • 844.770 miles
  • 1359.525 kilometers
  • 734.085 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 Houston to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Houston to Indianapolis generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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

Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Indianapolis (IND)

United Airlines