LHR to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6,443 km (4,004 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to LHR).
How far is it from London to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6,443 km (4,004 mi, 3,479 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 LHR to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly northwest of LHR.
How is the LHR to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-MSP in IATA codes and EGLL-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| LHR | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | EGLL | KMSP |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #60 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KMSP starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MSP sits 758 ft (231 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
| VS | Virgin Atlantic Airways | VIR | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
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 London from Minneapolis?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 6,443 km (4,004 mi, 3,479 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and MSP takes about 8h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from LHR?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly northwest of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to MSP?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-MSP route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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