MSN
Madison
United States
2,846 km
1,768 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,846 km
1,768 mi / 1,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
269°
west

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MSN SFO
Airport Name Dane County Regional/Truax Field San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MSN SFO
ICAO Code KMSN KSFO
City Madison San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 887 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.140000, -89.340000 37.620000, -122.380000

Madison (MSN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,846 kilometers (1,768 miles / 1,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Madison, it's 01:03 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Madison (MSN) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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