Distance between Indianapolis, IN (IND) and Columbia, SC (CAE)
Distance from Indianapolis to Columbia (Indianapolis International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.
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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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Columbia.
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Indianapolis, IN
Columbia, SC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 98 kg (215 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
Indianapolis to Columbia flight path
Shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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