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How far is Columbus, OH, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1339 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Columbus (LCK) is 1563 miles / 2515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 22 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Montrose to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.455 miles
  • 2155.644 kilometers
  • 1163.955 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
  • 1336.196 miles
  • 2150.398 kilometers
  • 1161.122 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Montrose to Columbus generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W