How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 528.278 miles
- 850.180 kilometers
- 459.061 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 527.076 miles
- 848.246 kilometers
- 458.016 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Minneapolis?
The time difference between Detroit and Minneapolis is 1 hour. Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Detroit to Minneapolis generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Delta Air Lines |