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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Indianapolis (IND) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.380 miles
  • 1589.033 kilometers
  • 858.009 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
  • 984.969 miles
  • 1585.154 kilometers
  • 855.915 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 Colorado Springs to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Indianapolis generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″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