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How far is Decatur, IL, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Decatur (DEC) is 1621 miles / 2608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 3 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Decatur Airport

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1354
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2179
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1176
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Distance from Missoula to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.766 miles
  • 2178.675 kilometers
  • 1176.390 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
  • 1350.749 miles
  • 2173.819 kilometers
  • 1173.769 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Decatur Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Missoula to Decatur generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W