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How far is San Jose, CA, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1925 miles / 3097 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to San Jose (SJC) is 2300 miles / 3701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 46 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1925
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Distance from Indianapolis to San Jose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1924.588 miles
  • 3097.325 kilometers
  • 1672.422 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
  • 1919.996 miles
  • 3089.934 kilometers
  • 1668.431 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to San Jose generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
Destination San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W