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How far is Fort McMurray from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1127 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 47 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport

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1127
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1813
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979
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Distance from Minneapolis to Fort McMurray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.732 miles
  • 1813.300 kilometers
  • 979.104 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
  • 1124.804 miles
  • 1810.196 kilometers
  • 977.428 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 Fort McMurray?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Fort McMurray generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Fort McMurray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).

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 Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W