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How far is Missoula, MT, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Missoula (MSO) is 2364 miles / 3804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 24 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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1936
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3115
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1682
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Distance from Columbia to Missoula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Missoula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.853 miles
  • 3115.453 kilometers
  • 1682.210 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1932.594 miles
  • 3110.209 kilometers
  • 1679.379 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Columbia to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Columbia to Missoula generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
Destination Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W