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How far is Sandspit from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1526 miles / 2455 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 47 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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1526
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2455
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Distance from Montrose to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1525.548 miles
  • 2455.131 kilometers
  • 1325.665 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
  • 1523.445 miles
  • 2451.747 kilometers
  • 1323.838 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Montrose to Sandspit generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W