GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
1,303 km
810 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,303 km
810 mi / 703 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GWS MSP
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GWS MSP
ICAO Code KGWS KMSP
City Glenwood Springs Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,916 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 44.880000, -93.220000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,303 kilometers (810 miles / 703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 05:16 in Glenwood Springs, it's 06:16 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,074 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 248° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) 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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