Vancouver to Minneapolis
3h 17m The flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) covers 2,305 km (1,432 miles) and takes approximately 3h 17m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 91°, passing near 48.0° N, 107.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 11m | 4h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 57m | 3h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 34m | 2h 59m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 43m | 3h 08m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| YVR | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| City | Vancouver | Minneapolis |
| Country | Canada | United States |
| ICAO | CYVR | KMSP |
| Coordinates | 49.1939, -123.184 | 44.8801, -93.2217 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 841 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Minneapolis?
A non-stop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 3h 17m. The great-circle distance is 2,305 km (1,432 miles, 1,244 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 91°.
How far is Vancouver from Minneapolis?
2,305 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,432 miles or 1,244 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between YVR and MSP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,305 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Vancouver
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.