MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,465 km
1,532 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
2,465 km
1,532 mi / 1,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MSP SMO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code MSP SMO
ICAO Code KMSP KSMO
City Minneapolis Santa Monica
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 34.020000, -118.450000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 2,465 kilometers (1,532 miles / 1,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 19:44 in Minneapolis, it's 17:44 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 53° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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