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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Roanoke (ROA) is 1068 miles / 1718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 19 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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864
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1391
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751
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Distance from Minneapolis to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 864.162 miles
  • 1390.734 kilometers
  • 750.936 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
  • 863.150 miles
  • 1389.105 kilometers
  • 750.057 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Roanoke generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W