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How far is Pocatello, ID, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers / 249 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Pocatello (PIH) is 372 miles / 598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport

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286
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Distance from Missoula to Pocatello

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 286.205 miles
  • 460.603 kilometers
  • 248.706 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
  • 286.310 miles
  • 460.770 kilometers
  • 248.796 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 Pocatello?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Missoula and Pocatello?

There is no time difference between Missoula and Pocatello.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

On average, flying from Missoula to Pocatello generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Pocatello

See the map of the shortest flight path between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH).

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 Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″W