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How far is Montrose, CO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers / 945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1289 miles / 2075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1087
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Distance from Chicago to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1087.427 miles
  • 1750.045 kilometers
  • 944.949 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
  • 1084.885 miles
  • 1745.953 kilometers
  • 942.739 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 Chicago to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Montrose generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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