Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Distance from San Francisco to Minneapolis (San Francisco International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.
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How far is Minneapolis from San Francisco?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Francisco and Minneapolis. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.841 miles
- 2556.992 kilometers
- 1380.665 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1585.361 miles
- 2551.392 kilometers
- 1377.641 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Francisco and Minneapolis is 2 hours. Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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San Francisco, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 174 kg (383 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| B | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
San Francisco to Minneapolis flight path
Shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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