LAX to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 2,467 km (1,533 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 2,467 km (1,533 mi, 1,332 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 LAX to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-MSP in IATA codes and KLAX-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| LAX | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KMSP |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #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 716 ft (218 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to MSP
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| SY | Sun Country Airlines | SCX | Sun Country | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, AS, KL, 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 Los Angeles from Minneapolis?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 2,467 km (1,533 mi, 1,332 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and MSP takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from LAX?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to MSP?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-MSP route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
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