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How far is Madison, WI, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Madison (MSN) is 2121 miles / 3414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 2 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Madison

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1756.630 miles
  • 2827.022 kilometers
  • 1526.470 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
  • 1752.572 miles
  • 2820.491 kilometers
  • 1522.943 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 Jose to Madison?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Madison generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Jose to Madison

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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