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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1435.987 miles
  • 2310.997 kilometers
  • 1247.838 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
  • 1432.004 miles
  • 2304.588 kilometers
  • 1244.378 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 Vancouver to Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Minneapolis generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Minneapolis

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 Vancouver (YVR) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Delta Air Lines