How far is Madison, WI, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Madison (MSN) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.153 miles
- 457.300 kilometers
- 246.922 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- 284.162 miles
- 457.314 kilometers
- 246.930 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 Indianapolis to Madison?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Madison generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |