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How far is Montrose, CO, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Montrose (MTJ) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 56 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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666
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1072
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579
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Distance from Los Angeles to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 665.843 miles
  • 1071.571 kilometers
  • 578.602 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
  • 664.974 miles
  • 1070.172 kilometers
  • 577.847 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 Los Angeles to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Montrose generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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