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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 7 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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1507
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2426
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1310
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Distance from Sacramento to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1507.385 miles
  • 2425.901 kilometers
  • 1309.882 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
  • 1503.945 miles
  • 2420.365 kilometers
  • 1306.893 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Minneapolis generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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