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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Indianapolis (IND) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 5 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 425.137 miles
  • 684.191 kilometers
  • 369.434 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
  • 425.988 miles
  • 685.561 kilometers
  • 370.173 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 Birmingham to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Indianapolis generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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