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How far is Milwaukee, WI, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) is 738 miles / 1188 kilometers / 641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Milwaukee (MKE) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 30 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

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738
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1188
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641
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Distance from New York to Milwaukee

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Milwaukee. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 737.929 miles
  • 1187.582 kilometers
  • 641.243 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
  • 736.119 miles
  • 1184.668 kilometers
  • 639.670 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 New York to Milwaukee?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

On average, flying from New York to Milwaukee generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Milwaukee

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
Destination Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W

Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Milwaukee (MKE)

Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines