How far is Kansas City, MO, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 451 miles / 725 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 14 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 450.706 miles
- 725.342 kilometers
- 391.653 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- 449.600 miles
- 723.561 kilometers
- 390.692 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 Indianapolis to Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Kansas City generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |