MSP
Minneapolis
United States
838 km
520 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
838 km
520 mi / 452 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MSP YIP
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code MSP YIP
ICAO Code KMSP KYIP
City Minneapolis Detroit
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 842 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 42.200000, -83.500000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 838 kilometers (520 miles / 452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 00:45 in Minneapolis, it's 01:45 in Detroit.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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