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VNY to IND: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport)
1,807 mi
2,909 km · 1,571 nm
4h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,807 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 1m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- IND — Indianapolis International Airport · Indianapolis, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Near IND
- CLU · Columbus Municipal Airport38 mi away
- BMG · Monroe County Airport43 mi away
- AID · Anderson Municipal Darlington Field45 mi away
- HUF · Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field57 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from IND?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Indianapolis (IND) is 1,807 miles (2,909 km, 1,571 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to IND?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to IND?
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