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How far is Montrose, CO, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1662 miles / 2675 kilometers / 1444 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1970 miles / 3171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 51 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1662
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1444
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Distance from Richmond to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1662.223 miles
  • 2675.089 kilometers
  • 1444.432 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
  • 1658.270 miles
  • 2668.726 kilometers
  • 1440.997 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 Richmond to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Richmond to Montrose generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Montrose

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W
Destination 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