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How far is Missoula, MT, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 7536 miles / 12128 kilometers / 6548 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7535.735 miles
  • 12127.591 kilometers
  • 6548.375 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
  • 7538.737 miles
  • 12132.422 kilometers
  • 6550.984 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 Cairns to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 14 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Cairns to Missoula generates about 931 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 931 kilograms equals 2 053 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
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