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

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

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Decatur (DEC) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 36 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Montrose to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Montrose to Decatur. 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 Montrose to Decatur?

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

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

On average, flying from Montrose to Decatur 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 Montrose to Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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