How far is Minneapolis, MN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1532 miles / 2466 kilometers / 1331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 41 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1532.160 miles
- 2465.773 kilometers
- 1331.411 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- 1530.313 miles
- 2462.799 kilometers
- 1329.805 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 San Diego to Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from San Diego to Minneapolis generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Sun Country Airlines |