How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 14 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1517.442 miles
- 2442.086 kilometers
- 1318.621 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- 1513.945 miles
- 2436.458 kilometers
- 1315.582 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 Sacramento to Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Minneapolis generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Delta Air Lines |