How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Nashville, TN?
The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 249 miles / 400 kilometers / 216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis (IND) is 302 miles / 486 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 39 minutes.
Nashville International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Nashville to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nashville to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 248.677 miles
- 400.207 kilometers
- 216.095 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- 249.118 miles
- 400.916 kilometers
- 216.478 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 Nashville to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nashville and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Nashville to Indianapolis generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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 |