Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Distance from Los Angeles to Minneapolis (Los Angeles International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1535 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.
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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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is 3 hours 24 minutes.
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 168 kg (370 pounds).
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 |
Los Angeles to Minneapolis flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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