How far is Madison, WI, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 1672 miles / 2690 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Madison (MSN) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 8 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1671.616 miles
- 2690.206 kilometers
- 1452.595 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- 1668.930 miles
- 2685.883 kilometers
- 1450.261 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 San Diego to Madison?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Madison?
The time difference between San Diego and Madison is 2 hours. Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Madison generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | 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 |