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

The distance between Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Missoula (MSO) to Louisville (SDF) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.

Missoula Montana Airport – Louisville International Airport

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1557
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2506
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1353
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Distance from Missoula to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1557.061 miles
  • 2505.846 kilometers
  • 1353.049 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
  • 1553.800 miles
  • 2500.599 kilometers
  • 1350.215 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Missoula Montana Airport to Louisville International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Missoula to Louisville generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W