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How far is Salt Lake City, UT, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Salt Lake City International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Salt Lake City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.283 miles
  • 1595.315 kilometers
  • 861.401 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
  • 988.934 miles
  • 1591.536 kilometers
  • 859.360 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 Salt Lake City?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Salt Lake City generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Salt Lake City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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 Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Delta Air Lines