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How far is Grande Prairie from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers / 1160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 7 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport

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1334
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2147
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1160
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Distance from Minneapolis to Grande Prairie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1334.387 miles
  • 2147.488 kilometers
  • 1159.551 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
  • 1331.340 miles
  • 2142.584 kilometers
  • 1156.903 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 Grande Prairie?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Grande Prairie generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Grande Prairie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).

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 Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W