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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1332 miles / 2144 kilometers / 1158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Missoula (MSO) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 33 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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1158
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Distance from Chicago to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1332.426 miles
  • 2144.332 kilometers
  • 1157.847 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
  • 1329.053 miles
  • 2138.903 kilometers
  • 1154.915 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 Chicago to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Missoula generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination 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