How far is Columbia, MO, from Missoula, MT?
The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1238 miles / 1992 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Columbia (COU) is 1509 miles / 2429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.
Missoula Montana Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 1237.519 miles
- 1991.594 kilometers
- 1075.375 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- 1235.137 miles
- 1987.761 kilometers
- 1073.305 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 Regional Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Missoula and Columbia?
The time difference between Missoula and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.
Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Missoula to Columbia generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |