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How far is Missoula, MT, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers / 927 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Missoula (MSO) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 24 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1066.949 miles
  • 1717.088 kilometers
  • 927.153 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
  • 1064.081 miles
  • 1712.472 kilometers
  • 924.661 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 Rochester to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Rochester to Missoula generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W
Destination 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