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How far is Missoula, MT, from La Crosse, WI?

The distance between La Crosse (La Crosse Regional Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1126 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Crosse (LSE) to Missoula (MSO) is 1297 miles / 2088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 37 minutes.

La Crosse Regional Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from La Crosse to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.375 miles
  • 1812.725 kilometers
  • 978.793 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
  • 1123.336 miles
  • 1807.835 kilometers
  • 976.153 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 La Crosse to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from La Crosse Regional Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from La Crosse to Missoula generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Crosse to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin La Crosse Regional Airport
City: La Crosse, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LSE
ICAO Code: KLSE
Coordinates: 43°52′44″N, 91°15′24″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