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How far is Dayton, OH, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Dayton (DAY) is 372 miles / 598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Dayton International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to Dayton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Milwaukee to Dayton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.901 miles
  • 456.894 kilometers
  • 246.703 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
  • 283.756 miles
  • 456.661 kilometers
  • 246.577 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 Milwaukee to Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Dayton generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W
Destination Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W