How far is Chicago, IL, from Missoula, MT?
The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1332 miles / 2144 kilometers / 1158 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Chicago (ORD) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 26 minutes.
Missoula Montana Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Missoula to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Missoula to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1332.426 miles
- 2144.332 kilometers
- 1157.847 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- 1329.053 miles
- 2138.903 kilometers
- 1154.915 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Missoula and Chicago?
The time difference between Missoula and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Missoula to Chicago generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Missoula Montana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Missoula, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSO |
| ICAO Code: | KMSO |
| Coordinates: | 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |