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How far is Fresno, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fresno (FAT) is 2049 miles / 3298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 58 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.710 miles
  • 2395.847 kilometers
  • 1293.654 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
  • 1485.732 miles
  • 2391.055 kilometers
  • 1291.066 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Fresno generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W