How far is Sacramento, CA, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Madison to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1693.654 miles
- 2725.672 kilometers
- 1471.745 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- 1689.568 miles
- 2719.096 kilometers
- 1468.194 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 Madison to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Sacramento?
The time difference between Madison and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Madison to Sacramento generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |