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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers / 1369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 18 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Minneapolis

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1575.486 miles
  • 2535.499 kilometers
  • 1369.060 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
  • 1572.103 miles
  • 2530.055 kilometers
  • 1366.120 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 San Jose to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from San Jose to Minneapolis generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines