MSP to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,051 km (1,275 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to MSP).
How far is it from Minneapolis to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,051 km (1,275 mi, 1,108 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly southwest of MSP.
How is the MSP to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written MSP-PHX in IATA codes and KMSP-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| MSP | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMSP | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #60 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 294 ft (90 m) higher than MSP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MSP to PHX
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| SY | Sun Country Airlines | SCX | Sun Country | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Phoenix?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,051 km (1,275 mi, 1,108 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MSP to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between MSP and PHX takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from MSP?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly southwest of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
Which airlines fly MSP to PHX?
5 airlines appear on the MSP-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines.
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