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

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers / 668 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Missoula (MSO) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 768.518 miles
  • 1236.810 kilometers
  • 667.824 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
  • 768.469 miles
  • 1236.731 kilometers
  • 667.782 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 Francisco to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Missoula generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Francisco to Missoula

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

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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