MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,540 km
1,578 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
2,540 km
1,578 mi / 1,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

MSP PAO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code MSP PAO
ICAO Code KMSP KPAO
City Minneapolis Palo Alto
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 37.460000, -122.120000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 2,540 kilometers (1,578 miles / 1,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 23:25 in Minneapolis, it's 21:25 in Palo Alto.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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