How far is Columbia, SC, from Missoula, MT?
The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Columbia (CAE) is 2368 miles / 3811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.
Missoula Montana Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Missoula to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Missoula to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1935.853 miles
- 3115.453 kilometers
- 1682.210 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- 1932.594 miles
- 3110.209 kilometers
- 1679.379 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 Missoula to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Missoula and Columbia?
The time difference between Missoula and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Missoula.
Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Missoula to Columbia generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Missoula to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Missoula Montana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Missoula, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSO |
| ICAO Code: | KMSO |
| Coordinates: | 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |