How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1535 miles / 2471 kilometers / 1334 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1941 miles / 3123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Los Angeles 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Air France |
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Spirit Airlines |
| Sun Country Airlines |
| United Airlines |