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How far is South Bend, IN, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 118 miles / 189 kilometers / 102 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend (SBN) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 31 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Milwaukee to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 117.681 miles
  • 189.389 kilometers
  • 102.262 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
  • 117.599 miles
  • 189.257 kilometers
  • 102.191 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to South Bend generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W