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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2070 miles / 3331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 16 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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1814
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2919
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Distance from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1813.808 miles
  • 2919.042 kilometers
  • 1576.156 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
  • 1809.981 miles
  • 2912.882 kilometers
  • 1572.830 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 Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Indianapolis generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)

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American Airlines
Delta Air Lines