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How far is Montrose, CO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1339 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 25 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.455 miles
  • 2155.644 kilometers
  • 1163.955 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
  • 1336.196 miles
  • 2150.398 kilometers
  • 1161.122 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 Columbus to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Columbus to Montrose generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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