MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,449 km
1,522 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,449 km
1,522 mi / 1,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MSP NKX
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code MSP NKX
ICAO Code KMSP KNKX
City Minneapolis San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 32.870000, -117.140000

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 2,449 kilometers (1,522 miles / 1,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 17:26 in Minneapolis, it's 15:26 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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