IAH to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 1,667 km (1,036 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to IAH).
How far is it from Houston to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 1,667 km (1,036 mi, 900 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 IAH to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly north of IAH.
How is the IAH to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written IAH-MSP in IATA codes and KIAH-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH (KIAH), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| IAH | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | KIAH | KMSP |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 97 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #49 | #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 744 ft (227 m) higher than IAH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAH to MSP
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
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 Houston from Minneapolis?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 1,667 km (1,036 mi, 900 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAH to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between IAH and MSP takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from IAH?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which airlines fly IAH to MSP?
2 airlines appear on the IAH-MSP route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
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