MSP to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 1,574 km (978 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to MSP).
How far is it from Minneapolis to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 1,574 km (978 mi, 850 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 MSP to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of MSP.
How is the MSP to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written MSP-PHL in IATA codes and KMSP-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| MSP | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMSP | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #60 | #33 |
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.
PHL sits 805 ft (245 m) lower than MSP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MSP to PHL
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 Minneapolis from Philadelphia?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 1,574 km (978 mi, 850 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MSP to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between MSP and PHL takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from MSP?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
Which airlines fly MSP to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the MSP-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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