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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Fort McMurray?

The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1127 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Fort McMurray International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Fort McMurray to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.732 miles
  • 1813.300 kilometers
  • 979.104 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
  • 1124.804 miles
  • 1810.196 kilometers
  • 977.428 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 Fort McMurray to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Minneapolis generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort McMurray to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

Airport information

Origin Fort McMurray International Airport
City: Fort McMurray
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YMM
ICAO Code: CYMM
Coordinates: 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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