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How far is Montrose, CO, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 2592 miles / 4171 kilometers / 2252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Montrose (MTJ) is 3399 miles / 5470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 25 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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2592
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4171
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2252
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Distance from McGrath to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2591.988 miles
  • 4171.400 kilometers
  • 2252.376 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
  • 2587.001 miles
  • 4163.375 kilometers
  • 2248.042 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 McGrath to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from McGrath to Montrose generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Montrose

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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