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How far is Missoula, MT, from Lubbock, TX?

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Missoula (MSO) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Lubbock to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1117.892 miles
  • 1799.072 kilometers
  • 971.421 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
  • 1118.004 miles
  • 1799.252 kilometers
  • 971.519 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 Lubbock to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Missoula generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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