How far is Rochester, MN, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers / 767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Rochester (RST) is 1161 miles / 1869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Montrose to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 882.673 miles
• 1420.524 kilometers
• 767.022 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

• 881.005 miles
• 1417.840 kilometers
• 765.572 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Montrose and Rochester?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Montrose to Rochester generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Rochester

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

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	Rochester International Airport
City:	Rochester, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RST
ICAO Code:	KRST
Coordinates:	43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W