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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 48 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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980
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1578
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852
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Distance from Raleigh to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.313 miles
  • 1577.660 kilometers
  • 851.869 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
  • 979.380 miles
  • 1576.159 kilometers
  • 851.058 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 Raleigh to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Minneapolis generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines