Distance from Minneapolis to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Phoenix, Arizona is 2,060 kilometers (1,280 miles).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Minneapolis is located in the northern United States while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern part of the country, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 2,060 kilometers, heading southwest.

Minneapolis is at 262 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Minneapolis to Phoenix spans approximately 2400 km, passing through major highways such as I-35 and I-40, crossing states like Iowa, Kansas, and New Mexico before reaching Arizona.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, Santa Fe, Albuquerque.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Minneapolis to Phoenix traverses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the desert regions, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures in Phoenix are milder, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

Climate

Phoenix generally experiences much hotter and drier conditions compared to Minneapolis, with significant temperature differences especially in summer.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility features, including public transportation options and accessible public spaces, which are comparable to those in Minneapolis.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
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Minneapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 44.98° N 93.2638° W

Elevation: 262 m (860 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
  • Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
  • Airlake Airport (LVN)
  • L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from Minneapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Minneapolis to New York City 1,639 km
From Minneapolis to Los Angeles 2,452 km
From Minneapolis to Chicago 572 km
From Minneapolis to Houston 1,699 km
From Minneapolis to Phoenix 2,060 km

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Glasgow, United Kingdom Sevilla, Spain 2,059 km
Zapopan, Mexico New South Memphis, United States 2,058 km
Vienna, Austria Córdoba, Spain 2,058 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras San Antonio, United States 2,058 km
San Diego, United States Irapuato, Mexico 2,058 km
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Columbus, United States Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 2,058 km
Managua, Nicaragua Guadalajara, Mexico 2,058 km
New South Memphis, United States Mazatlán, Mexico 2,058 km
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Indianapolis, United States Cancún, Mexico 2,062 km
Miami, United States Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 2,057 km
Miami, United States Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico 2,063 km

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