How far is Seattle, WA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle (SEA) is 2234 miles / 3596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 31 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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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
- 1621.366 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- 1861.330 miles
- 2995.520 kilometers
- 1617.452 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–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Seattle?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |