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How far is Bozeman, MT, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport) is 161 miles / 259 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Bozeman (BZN) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Bozeman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.030 miles
  • 259.152 kilometers
  • 139.931 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
  • 160.691 miles
  • 258.607 kilometers
  • 139.637 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 Missoula to Bozeman?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Missoula and Bozeman?

There is no time difference between Missoula and Bozeman.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

On average, flying from Missoula to Bozeman generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Bozeman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
City: Bozeman, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BZN
ICAO Code: KBZN
Coordinates: 45°46′39″N, 111°9′10″W