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How far is Thunder Bay from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 304 miles / 489 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 348 miles / 560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 4 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.077 miles
  • 489.365 kilometers
  • 264.236 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
  • 303.806 miles
  • 488.928 kilometers
  • 264.000 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W