Airport Comparison
| GWS | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | GWS | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KGWS | KMSP |
| City | Glenwood Springs | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,916 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.510000, -107.310000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,303 kilometers (810 miles / 703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.
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 05:16 in Glenwood Springs, it's 06:16 in Minneapolis.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,074 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.