How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Indianapolis (IND) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.

Distance from Richmond to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 508.849 miles
• 818.913 kilometers
• 442.178 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

• 507.806 miles
• 817.234 kilometers
• 441.271 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 Richmond to Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Indianapolis?

There is no time difference between Richmond and Indianapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Richmond to Indianapolis generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Indianapolis

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

Airport information

Origin	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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