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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1024 miles / 1648 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1248 miles / 2008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 35 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1023.885 miles
  • 1647.784 kilometers
  • 889.732 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
  • 1021.407 miles
  • 1643.796 kilometers
  • 887.579 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 Decatur to Montrose?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Decatur 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 Decatur to Montrose

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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