Denver to Minneapolis: Exactly 1,124 km (699 mi)

Denver, United States → Minneapolis, United States

1,124
Kilometers
699
Miles
~1h 54min
Flight time (est.)
~1,461 km
Rough road-length estimate

607 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Denver to Minneapolis is 1,124 km (699 miles). Minneapolis lies roughly northeast of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 55° (NE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Denver (Mountain, United States) sits at 39.7392°N, 104.9903°W; Minneapolis (Midwest, United States) is at 44.9778°N, 93.2650°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 55° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Denver to Minneapolis

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 54min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,461 km · ~18h 16min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Minneapolis: about 1,461 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Denver and Minneapolis lies at approximately 42.5079°N, 99.3731°W — the position that is an equal 562 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Minneapolis (America/Chicago) is 1 hour ahead of Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Denver from Minneapolis?

The straight-line distance from Denver to Minneapolis is approximately 1,124 km (699 miles, 607 nautical miles).

What direction is Minneapolis from Denver?

Minneapolis lies roughly northeast of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 55° (NE).

How long does it take to fly from Denver to Minneapolis?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 54min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Denver to Minneapolis?

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Minneapolis: about 1,461 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Denver and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis (America/Chicago) is 1 hour ahead of Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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