How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 1883 miles / 3031 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Indianapolis (IND) is 2189 miles / 3523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Indianapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1883.404 miles
- 3031.045 kilometers
- 1636.634 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- 1878.794 miles
- 3023.625 kilometers
- 1632.627 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 Sacramento to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Indianapolis generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |