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How far is Yellowknife from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 57 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Yellowknife Airport

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1481
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1287
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Distance from Minneapolis to Yellowknife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.762 miles
  • 2383.055 kilometers
  • 1286.747 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
  • 1478.287 miles
  • 2379.073 kilometers
  • 1284.596 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 Yellowknife?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Yellowknife generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Yellowknife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).

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 Yellowknife Airport
City: Yellowknife
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZF
ICAO Code: CYZF
Coordinates: 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W