How far is Sacramento, CA, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers / 1482 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 1704.984 miles
- 2743.906 kilometers
- 1481.591 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- 1700.846 miles
- 2737.246 kilometers
- 1477.995 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 43 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Madison to Sacramento generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |