How far is San Jose, CA, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers / 1526 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to San Jose (SJC) is 2126 miles / 3422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 59 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Madison to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1756.630 miles
- 2827.022 kilometers
- 1526.470 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- 1752.572 miles
- 2820.491 kilometers
- 1522.943 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 San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and San Jose?
The time difference between Madison and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Madison.
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Madison to San Jose generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |