How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 451 miles / 725 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Indianapolis. 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 Kansas City to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Indianapolis 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 Kansas City to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |