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How far is Seattle, WA, from Madison, WI?

The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers / 1409 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Seattle (SEA) is 1906 miles / 3067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.

Dane County Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Madison to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1621.707 miles
  • 2609.884 kilometers
  • 1409.224 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
  • 1617.338 miles
  • 2602.853 kilometers
  • 1405.428 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 Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Madison to Seattle generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Dane County Regional Airport
City: Madison, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSN
ICAO Code: KMSN
Coordinates: 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W
Destination Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W