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

The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago Rockford International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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Distance from Rockford to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1021.958 miles
  • 1644.682 kilometers
  • 888.057 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
  • 1019.631 miles
  • 1640.937 kilometers
  • 886.035 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 Rockford to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Rockford to Montrose generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Montrose

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

Airport information

Origin Chicago Rockford International Airport
City: Rockford, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RFD
ICAO Code: KRFD
Coordinates: 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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