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How far is Missoula, MT, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1830 miles / 2945 kilometers / 1590 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Missoula (MSO) is 2116 miles / 3405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 15 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1830.149 miles
  • 2945.339 kilometers
  • 1590.356 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
  • 1824.945 miles
  • 2936.964 kilometers
  • 1585.834 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 Ottawa to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Missoula generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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