Brooklyn to Madison flights
Madison lies 1,306 km (811 mi) west of Brooklyn, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brooklyn | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 14 km out | MSN, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 53701–53794 |
Clocks in Madison are 1 h behind Brooklyn right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
Arriving in Madison
Madison is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County Regional Truax Field (regional) | MSN | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,006 ft | 887 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Brooklyn?
1,306 km (811 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn.
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Madison by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Madison?
Madison is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Brooklyn to Madison flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.