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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 980 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 46 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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980
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1578
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852
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Distance from Philadelphia to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.439 miles
  • 1577.864 kilometers
  • 851.978 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
  • 978.303 miles
  • 1574.425 kilometers
  • 850.122 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 Philadelphia to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Minneapolis generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Minneapolis

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Philadelphia (PHL) to Minneapolis (MSP)

American Airlines
Delta Air Lines