How far is San Diego, CA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego (SAN) is 2080 miles / 3348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 39 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1782.030 miles
- 2867.899 kilometers
- 1548.541 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- 1778.529 miles
- 2862.266 kilometers
- 1545.500 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to San Diego generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |