How far is San Diego, CA, from Missoula, MT?
The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to San Diego (SAN) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.
Missoula Montana Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Missoula to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Missoula to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.069 miles
- 1596.580 kilometers
- 862.084 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- 993.417 miles
- 1598.750 kilometers
- 863.256 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Missoula and San Diego?
The time difference between Missoula and San Diego is 1 hour. San Diego is 1 hour behind Missoula.
Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Missoula to San Diego generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |