Distance between Indianapolis, IN (IND) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Flight distance from Indianapolis to Columbia (Indianapolis International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE) is 612 miles / 985 kilometers and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Columbia.
Shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
How far is Columbia from Indianapolis?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Indianapolis and Columbia. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 490.772 miles
- 789.821 kilometers
- 426.469 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 491.028 miles
- 790.233 kilometers
- 426.692 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).
Airport information
A | Indianapolis International Airport |
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City: | Indianapolis, IN |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | IND |
ICAO Code: | KIND |
Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
B | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
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City: | Columbia, SC |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | CAE |
ICAO Code: | KCAE |
Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Columbia.
Time Difference
Indianapolis, IN
Columbia, SC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 97 kg (214 pounds).
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
Indianapolis (IND) → Columbia (CAE).
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