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How far is Missoula, MT, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 1966 miles / 3163 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Missoula (MSO) is 2364 miles / 3804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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1708
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Distance from Raleigh to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.629 miles
  • 3163.373 kilometers
  • 1708.085 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
  • 1961.688 miles
  • 3157.031 kilometers
  • 1704.660 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 Raleigh to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Missoula generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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