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

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Chicago (ORD) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Montrose to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1080.932 miles
  • 1739.591 kilometers
  • 939.304 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
  • 1078.423 miles
  • 1735.553 kilometers
  • 937.124 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Montrose to Chicago generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W