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How far is Richmond, VA, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1662 miles / 2675 kilometers / 1444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Richmond (RIC) is 1970 miles / 3170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 50 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Montrose to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1662.223 miles
  • 2675.089 kilometers
  • 1444.432 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
  • 1658.270 miles
  • 2668.726 kilometers
  • 1440.997 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 Montrose to Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Montrose to Richmond generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montrose to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W