DEN to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 1,092 km (679 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 1,092 km (679 mi, 590 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEN to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly northeast of DEN.
How is the DEN to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-MSP in IATA codes and KDEN-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| DEN | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KMSP |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #60 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MSP sits 4,590 ft (1,399 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to MSP
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Denver from Minneapolis?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 1,092 km (679 mi, 590 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and MSP takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from DEN?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly northeast of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to MSP?
5 airlines appear on the DEN-MSP route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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