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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Indianapolis (IND) is 711 miles / 1145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 37 minutes.

Charleston International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.176 miles
  • 941.749 kilometers
  • 508.504 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
  • 585.485 miles
  • 942.247 kilometers
  • 508.773 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 Charleston to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Charleston and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Charleston to Indianapolis generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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