How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 179 miles / 289 kilometers / 156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Indianapolis (IND) is 201 miles / 324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 55 minutes.

Distance from Columbus to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 179.359 miles
• 288.650 kilometers
• 155.858 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

• 178.914 miles
• 287.933 kilometers
• 155.472 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 Columbus to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Columbus and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Columbus to Indianapolis generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin	Rickenbacker International Airport
City:	Columbus, OH
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	LCK
ICAO Code:	KLCK
Coordinates:	39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W

Destination	Indianapolis International Airport
City:	Indianapolis, IN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IND
ICAO Code:	KIND
Coordinates:	39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W