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

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

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to McGrath (MCG) is 3394 miles / 5462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 22 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – McGrath Airport

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2592
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4171
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2252
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Distance from Montrose to McGrath

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

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

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

On average, flying from Montrose to McGrath 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 Montrose to McGrath

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

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 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