Distance between Indianapolis, IN (IND) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Distance from Indianapolis to Chicago (Indianapolis International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
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How far is Chicago from Indianapolis?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Indianapolis and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 177.385 miles
- 285.473 kilometers
- 154.143 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- 177.461 miles
- 285.596 kilometers
- 154.209 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 50 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Indianapolis and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis, IN
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 49 kg (109 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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Indianapolis to Chicago flight path
Shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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