Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Lugano from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4584 miles / 7377 kilometers / 3983 nautical miles.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Lugano Airport

Distance arrow
4584
Miles
Distance arrow
7377
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3983
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Minneapolis to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4583.910 miles
  • 7377.089 kilometers
  • 3983.309 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
  • 4571.159 miles
  • 7356.567 kilometers
  • 3972.228 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lugano Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Lugano generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E