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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Yuma (YUM) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 3 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Yuma International Airport

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553
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889
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480
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Distance from Montrose to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.592 miles
  • 889.311 kilometers
  • 480.190 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
  • 552.660 miles
  • 889.421 kilometers
  • 480.249 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Montrose to Yuma generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W