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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 707 miles / 1138 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 20 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 706.919 miles
  • 1137.677 kilometers
  • 614.296 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
  • 708.230 miles
  • 1139.786 kilometers
  • 615.435 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 New Orleans to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Indianapolis generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Indianapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′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