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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 2049 miles / 3298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 56 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.710 miles
  • 2395.847 kilometers
  • 1293.654 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
  • 1485.732 miles
  • 2391.055 kilometers
  • 1291.066 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 Fresno to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Fresno to Minneapolis generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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