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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 334 miles / 538 kilometers / 290 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 24 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 334.149 miles
  • 537.761 kilometers
  • 290.368 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
  • 333.674 miles
  • 536.996 kilometers
  • 289.955 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 Chicago to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Minneapolis?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Chicago to Minneapolis generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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