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MSP to SFO: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 2,551 km (1,585 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to MSP).

Distance
2,551 km
Distance (mi)
1,585 mi
Nautical miles
1,378 nm
Typical flight time
3h 40m
Direction
west
Airlines
5

How far is it from Minneapolis to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 2,551 km (1,585 mi, 1,378 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 SFO?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of MSP.

Airlines flying MSP to SFO

5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Minneapolis from San Francisco?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 2,551 km (1,585 mi, 1,378 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from MSP to SFO?

A typical nonstop flight between MSP and SFO takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is SFO from MSP?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).

Which airlines fly MSP to SFO?

5 airlines appear on the MSP-SFO route in the open dataset, including Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Related routes

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