MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,436 km
1,514 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
2,436 km
1,514 mi / 1,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MSP SMF
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code MSP SMF
ICAO Code KMSP KSMF
City Minneapolis Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 38.700000, -121.590000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 2,436 kilometers (1,514 miles / 1,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 16:12 in Minneapolis, it's 14:12 in Sacramento.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 64° (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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