Madison to Philadelphia flights
Philadelphia lies 1,233 km (766 mi) east of Madison, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
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| Madison | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 280,305 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MSN, 9 km out | PHL, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 53701–53794 | 19019–19255 |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h ahead of Madison right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,000 ft | 36 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Wilmington Airport (regional) | ILG | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,275 ft | 80 ft |
| Atlantic City International Airport (regional) | ACY | 75 km (47 mi) | 10,001 ft | 75 ft |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (regional) | ABE | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,599 ft | 393 ft |
| Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (regional) | DOV | 95 km (59 mi) | 12,903 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Madison?
1,233 km (766 mi) in a straight line, east of Madison.
How long does it take to get from Madison to Philadelphia by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madison and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Madison to Philadelphia flights?
Typically Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Philadelphia also has TTN, ILG, ACY, ABE, DOV.
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
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Where these facts come from
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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.