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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1651 miles / 2657 kilometers / 1434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2084 miles / 3354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 34 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1434
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Distance from Missoula to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1650.760 miles
  • 2656.641 kilometers
  • 1434.472 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
  • 1650.080 miles
  • 2655.546 kilometers
  • 1433.880 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Missoula to Lafayette generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W