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How far is Montrose, CO, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1542 miles / 2482 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 52 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1315
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2117
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1143
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Distance from Detroit to Montrose

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Montrose. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1315.407 miles
  • 2116.942 kilometers
  • 1143.057 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
  • 1312.286 miles
  • 2111.920 kilometers
  • 1140.345 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 Detroit to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Montrose generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W