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How far is Rochester, MN, from Missoula, MT?

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers / 927 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Rochester (RST) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 31 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Missoula to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1066.949 miles
  • 1717.088 kilometers
  • 927.153 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
  • 1064.081 miles
  • 1712.472 kilometers
  • 924.661 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Missoula to Rochester generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W