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How far is Missoula, MT, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers / 1339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Missoula (MSO) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1541.162 miles
  • 2480.260 kilometers
  • 1339.233 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
  • 1537.138 miles
  • 2473.783 kilometers
  • 1335.736 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 Detroit to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Missoula generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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