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How far is Lopez, WA, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 426 miles / 686 kilometers / 370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Lopez (LPS) is 565 miles / 909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 14 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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426
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370
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Distance from Missoula to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 426.309 miles
  • 686.079 kilometers
  • 370.453 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
  • 425.137 miles
  • 684.191 kilometers
  • 369.434 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Missoula to Lopez generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W