MSP
Minneapolis
United States
2,530 km
1,572 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
2,530 km
1,572 mi / 1,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

MSP SJC
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code MSP SJC
ICAO Code KMSP KSJC
City Minneapolis San Jose
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 842 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 37.360000, -121.930000

Minneapolis (MSP) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 2,530 kilometers (1,572 miles / 1,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Minneapolis, it's 08:18 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 62° (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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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