How far is Madison, WI, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers / 271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Madison (MSN) is 359 miles / 577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 43 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 311.363 miles
- 501.090 kilometers
- 270.567 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- 310.584 miles
- 499.836 kilometers
- 269.890 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 Detroit to Madison?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Madison?
The time difference between Detroit and Madison is 1 hour. Madison is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Detroit to Madison generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Madison (MSN)
| Delta Air Lines |