Airport Comparison
| LOU | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bowman Field | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport |
| IATA Code | LOU | MSP |
| ICAO Code | KLOU | KMSP |
| City | Louisville | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 546 ft | 842 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.230000, -85.660000 | 44.880000, -93.220000 |
Louisville (LOU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 970 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
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 02:30 in Louisville, it's 01:30 in Minneapolis.
The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Louisville (LOU) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Bowman Field (LOU) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.