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How far is Washington D.C. from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1098 miles / 1767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 27 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Washington D.C.

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 908.076 miles
  • 1461.406 kilometers
  • 789.096 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
  • 906.396 miles
  • 1458.703 kilometers
  • 787.636 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 Minneapolis to Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Washington D.C. generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
Destination Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Washington D.C. (IAD)

Delta Air Lines
United Airlines