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How far is Lexington, KY, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 1614 miles / 2598 kilometers / 1403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Lexington (LEX) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 27 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1614.397 miles
  • 2598.120 kilometers
  • 1402.873 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
  • 1610.989 miles
  • 2592.636 kilometers
  • 1399.911 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Missoula to Lexington generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W