How far is Indianapolis, IN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2078 miles / 3345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 45 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1782.030 miles
- 2867.899 kilometers
- 1548.541 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- 1778.529 miles
- 2862.266 kilometers
- 1545.500 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 San Diego to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from San Diego to Indianapolis generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |