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How far is Denver, CO, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 680 miles / 1094 kilometers / 591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 50 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Denver International Airport

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680
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1094
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591
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Distance from Minneapolis to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 679.901 miles
  • 1094.194 kilometers
  • 590.818 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
  • 678.757 miles
  • 1092.354 kilometers
  • 589.824 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 Minneapolis to Denver?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Denver International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Denver generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Denver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W