Minneapolis to London

Flight distance, time and route map · MSP → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 59°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,443 km4,004 miles · 3,479 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 35 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 47° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Minneapolis
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Minneapolis from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field and London Heathrow Airport is 6,443 km (4,004 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to London?

About 8 h 35 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Minneapolis heading north-east (47°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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