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How far is Seattle, WA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle (BFI) is 2233 miles / 3593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Indianapolis to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1865.834 miles
  • 3002.769 kilometers
  • 1621.365 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
  • 1861.336 miles
  • 2995.530 kilometers
  • 1617.457 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 Indianapolis to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Seattle generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W