How far is Madison, WI, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers / 1482 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Madison (MSN) is 2014 miles / 3241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 58 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Madison. 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 Sacramento to Madison?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Madison 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 Sacramento to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |