MIA to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 2,418 km (1,502 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to MIA).
How far is it from Miami to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 2,418 km (1,502 mi, 1,305 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 MIA to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly northwest of MIA.
How is the MIA to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written MIA-MSP in IATA codes and KMIA-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| MIA | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Miami International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | KMIA | KMSP |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #16 | #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 833 ft (254 m) higher than MIA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Miami from Minneapolis?
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 2,418 km (1,502 mi, 1,305 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MIA to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between MIA and MSP takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from MIA?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly northwest of Miami International Airport (MIA).
Which airlines fly MIA to MSP?
3 airlines appear on the MIA-MSP route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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