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How far is Lijiang from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 7434 miles / 11963 kilometers / 6460 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7433.719 miles
  • 11963.411 kilometers
  • 6459.725 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
  • 7419.975 miles
  • 11941.293 kilometers
  • 6447.782 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lijiang generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E