Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (Los Angeles International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1535 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 24 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers and travel time by car is about 31 hours 45 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Minneapolis.
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
How far is Minneapolis from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1535.398 miles
- 2470.984 kilometers
- 1334.225 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1533.108 miles
- 2467.298 kilometers
- 1332.234 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).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Minneapolis is 2 hours. Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 182 kg (401 pounds).
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Los Angeles (LAX) → Minneapolis (MSP).
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