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How far is Great Falls, MT, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 887 miles / 1427 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Great Falls (GTF) is 990 miles / 1594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 2 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Great Falls International Airport

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887
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1427
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771
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Distance from Minneapolis to Great Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 886.864 miles
  • 1427.270 kilometers
  • 770.664 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
  • 884.446 miles
  • 1423.378 kilometers
  • 768.562 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 Great Falls?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Great Falls generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Great Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).

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 Great Falls International Airport
City: Great Falls, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GTF
ICAO Code: KGTF
Coordinates: 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Great Falls (GTF)

Delta Air Lines