MSP to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 2,245 km (1,395 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to MSP).
How far is it from Minneapolis to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 2,245 km (1,395 mi, 1,212 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 SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly west of MSP.
How is the MSP to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written MSP-SEA in IATA codes and KMSP-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| MSP | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMSP | KSEA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #60 | #67 |
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.
SEA sits 408 ft (124 m) lower than MSP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MSP to SEA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| SY | Sun Country Airlines | SCX | Sun Country | 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 Minneapolis from Seattle?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 2,245 km (1,395 mi, 1,212 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MSP to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between MSP and SEA takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from MSP?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly west of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
Which airlines fly MSP to SEA?
3 airlines appear on the MSP-SEA route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines.
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