How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1535 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1535.398 miles
- 2470.984 kilometers
- 1334.225 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- 1533.108 miles
- 2467.298 kilometers
- 1332.234 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Spirit Airlines |
| Sun Country Airlines |
| United Airlines |