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How far is San Jose, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers / 1369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 18 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1575
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Distance from Minneapolis to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1575.486 miles
  • 2535.499 kilometers
  • 1369.060 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
  • 1572.103 miles
  • 2530.055 kilometers
  • 1366.120 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to San Jose generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC)

Delta Air Lines