How far is Detroit, MI, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers / 271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Detroit (DTW) is 414 miles / 667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 44 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Madison to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Detroit. 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 Madison to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Detroit?
The time difference between Madison and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Madison to Detroit 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 Madison to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Madison (MSN) to Detroit (DTW)
| Delta Air Lines |