How far is San Francisco, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 2 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.841 miles
- 2556.992 kilometers
- 1380.665 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- 1585.361 miles
- 2551.392 kilometers
- 1377.641 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 San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to San Francisco generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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 | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Sun Country Airlines |
| United Airlines |