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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 25 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Houston to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1033.893 miles
  • 1663.889 kilometers
  • 898.428 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
  • 1035.772 miles
  • 1666.914 kilometers
  • 900.062 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 Houston to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Houston and Minneapolis?

There is no time difference between Houston and Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Houston to Minneapolis generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 Houston (IAH) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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