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How far is Montrose, CO, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1845 miles / 2970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 28 minutes.

University Park Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1602
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2578
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1392
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Distance from State College to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.883 miles
  • 2577.981 kilometers
  • 1391.999 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
  • 1597.974 miles
  • 2571.690 kilometers
  • 1388.601 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 State College to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from State College to Montrose generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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