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How far is Missoula, MT, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 959 miles / 1543 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Missoula (MSO) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 54 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.637 miles
  • 1542.776 kilometers
  • 833.033 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
  • 956.666 miles
  • 1539.604 kilometers
  • 831.320 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 Lincoln to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Missoula generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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