How far is Madison, WI, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 124 miles / 199 kilometers / 107 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Madison (MSN) is 155 miles / 250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 11 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 123.669 miles
- 199.027 kilometers
- 107.466 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- 123.601 miles
- 198.917 kilometers
- 107.407 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 Chicago to Madison?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Madison generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 95 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |