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

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Chicago (MDW) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Missoula to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1345.012 miles
• 2164.586 kilometers
• 1168.783 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

• 1341.633 miles
• 2159.149 kilometers
• 1165.847 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Missoula and Chicago?

The time difference between Missoula and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Missoula.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Missoula to Chicago generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W