MSP
Minneapolis
United States
1,121 km
697 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
1,121 km
697 mi / 605 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
246°
west southwest

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MSP WBU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code MSP WBU
ICAO Code KMSP KBDU
City Minneapolis Boulder
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 842 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 40.040000, -105.230000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 1,121 kilometers (697 miles / 605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 05:45 in Minneapolis, it's 04:45 in Boulder.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,446 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boulder (WBU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 57° (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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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