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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1966 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Raleigh (RDU) is 2345 miles / 3774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 47 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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1966
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3163
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1708
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Distance from Missoula to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.629 miles
  • 3163.373 kilometers
  • 1708.085 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
  • 1961.688 miles
  • 3157.031 kilometers
  • 1704.660 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Missoula to Raleigh generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W