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

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 1022 miles / 1645 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Rockford (RFD) is 1237 miles / 1991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Montrose to Rockford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1021.958 miles
• 1644.682 kilometers
• 888.057 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

• 1019.631 miles
• 1640.937 kilometers
• 886.035 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 Rockford?

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

What is the time difference between Montrose and Rockford?

The time difference between Montrose and Rockford is 1 hour. Rockford is 1 hour ahead of Montrose.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

On average, flying from Montrose to Rockford 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 Rockford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

Airport information

Origin	Montrose Regional Airport
City:	Montrose, CO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MTJ
ICAO Code:	KMTJ
Coordinates:	38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W

Destination	Chicago Rockford International Airport
City:	Rockford, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RFD
ICAO Code:	KRFD
Coordinates:	42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W