DEN
Denver
United States
1,092 km
679 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,092 km
679 mi / 590 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

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DEN MSP
Airport Name Denver International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DEN MSP
ICAO Code KDEN KMSP
City Denver Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 44.880000, -93.220000

Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,092 kilometers (679 miles / 590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Denver, it's 00:01 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,592 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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