Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, SMO - IND Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 1811 miles or 2914 kilometers or 1573 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica ( United States ) to Indianapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Indianapolis takes around 4 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis, United States is 4 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SMO - IND

Kilometers		2914 km
Statute Miles		1811 miles
Nautical Miles		1573 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 9 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Indianapolis International Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to IND Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Indianapolis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Indianapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Indianapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - IND

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Indianapolis (United States) is 3 Hours.
Indianapolis time is 3 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:36:47 PST
Indianapolis (United States)	2025-12-05, 02:36:47 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) Indianapolis, United States