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SAN to MSN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Madison (Dane County Regional Truax Field)
1,669 mi
2,686 km · 1,450 nm
3h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,669 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- MSN — Dane County Regional Truax Field · Madison, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near MSN
- JVL · Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport39 mi away
- LNR · Tri-County Regional Airport43 mi away
- FLD · Fond du Lac County Airport61 mi away
- ETB · West Bend Municipal Airport64 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MSN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Madison (MSN) is 1,669 miles (2,686 km, 1,450 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Madison?
Madison is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MSN?
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