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How far is Missoula, MT, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Missoula (MSO) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 4 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 321.116 miles
  • 516.786 kilometers
  • 279.042 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
  • 320.562 miles
  • 515.895 kilometers
  • 278.561 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 Kelowna to Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Missoula generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Missoula

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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