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

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1238 miles / 1992 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Missoula (MSO) is 1506 miles / 2424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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1238
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1992
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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)
  • 1237.519 miles
  • 1991.594 kilometers
  • 1075.375 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
  • 1235.137 miles
  • 1987.761 kilometers
  • 1073.305 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 Regional Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Columbia to Missoula generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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