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How far is Columbus, OH, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1632 miles / 2626 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Columbus (LCK) is 1900 miles / 3058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 24 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1631.996 miles
  • 2626.442 kilometers
  • 1418.165 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
  • 1628.127 miles
  • 2620.217 kilometers
  • 1414.804 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Missoula to Columbus generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W