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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 14 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1081
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1740
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939
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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)
  • 1080.932 miles
  • 1739.591 kilometers
  • 939.304 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
  • 1078.423 miles
  • 1735.553 kilometers
  • 937.124 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 O'Hare International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Montrose generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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