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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 9 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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873
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1405
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759
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Distance from Missoula to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 873.025 miles
  • 1404.998 kilometers
  • 758.638 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
  • 873.974 miles
  • 1406.525 kilometers
  • 759.463 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Missoula to Palmdale generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 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 Palmdale

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

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 Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W