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MWC to EDW: distance & flight time
Milwaukee (Lawrence J Timmerman Airport) → Edwards Afb (Edwards Air Force Base)
1,689 mi
2,719 km · 1,468 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,689 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MWC — Lawrence J Timmerman Airport · Milwaukee, United States
- EDW — Edwards Air Force Base · Edwards Afb, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MWC
- MKE · General Mitchell International Airport13 mi away
- ETB · West Bend Municipal Airport22 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport27 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport36 mi away
Near EDW
- MHV · Mojave Airport19 mi away
- PMD · Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport22 mi away
- WJF · General WM J Fox Airfield22 mi away
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport73 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MWC from EDW?
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MWC) to Edwards Afb (EDW) is 1,689 miles (2,719 km, 1,468 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWC to EDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MWC to EDW?
Nonstop service on MWC–EDW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Edwards Afb?
Edwards Afb is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWC to EDW?
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Why are some MWC to EDW fares phone-only?
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