How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.360 miles
- 1386.224 kilometers
- 748.501 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- 862.007 miles
- 1387.265 kilometers
- 749.063 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 Houston to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Houston to Indianapolis generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 Houston (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND)
| Southwest Airlines |