How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 26 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.153 miles
- 457.300 kilometers
- 246.922 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- 284.162 miles
- 457.314 kilometers
- 246.930 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 Madison to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Madison to Indianapolis generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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 |