Distance From Whalsay Airstrip to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, WHS - MSP Distance

The distance from Whalsay Airstrip (WHS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 3674 miles or 5913 kilometers or 3191 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Whalsay, Shetlands ( United Kingdom ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whalsay, Shetlands and Minneapolis takes around 8 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whalsay Airstrip, Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 8 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WHS - MSP

Kilometers		5913 km
Statute Miles		3674 miles
Nautical Miles		3191 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 26 minutes

Whalsay Airstrip to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - WHS to MSP Flight Path

Location of Whalsay Airstrip & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Whalsay, Shetlands to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WHS - MSP

Time difference between Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom) and Minneapolis (United States) is 5 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 5 Hours behind Whalsay, Shetlands.

Location	Local Time
Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom)	2026-03-21, 03:50:48 GMT
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-03-20, 22:50:48 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Whalsay Airstrip (WHS / EGEH) Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States