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How far is Missoula, MT, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Missoula (MSO) is 1280 miles / 2060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.069 miles
  • 1596.580 kilometers
  • 862.084 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
  • 993.417 miles
  • 1598.750 kilometers
  • 863.256 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 San Diego to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Missoula generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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