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

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1055 miles / 1698 kilometers / 917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1294 miles / 2083 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 27 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1055
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917
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Distance from Champaign to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1054.899 miles
  • 1697.696 kilometers
  • 916.682 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
  • 1052.349 miles
  • 1693.591 kilometers
  • 914.466 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 Champaign to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Champaign to Montrose generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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