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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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980
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1578
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852
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Distance from Minneapolis to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.439 miles
  • 1577.864 kilometers
  • 851.978 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
  • 978.303 miles
  • 1574.425 kilometers
  • 850.122 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Philadelphia generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia (PHL)

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines