MSP to SFO Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,378 NM (2,552 km / 1,586 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 262° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 29m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,378 NM
2,552 km / 1,586 mi
Initial Bearing
262° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 29m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,634 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,378 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSP and SFO?
1,378 nautical miles (2,552 km / 1,586 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 29m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-SFO?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
262° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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