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

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 1607 miles / 2586 kilometers / 1396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1876 miles / 3019 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 19 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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1607
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2586
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1396
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Distance from Rochester to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1606.821 miles
  • 2585.927 kilometers
  • 1396.289 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
  • 1602.974 miles
  • 2579.736 kilometers
  • 1392.946 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 Rochester to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Rochester to Montrose generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Montrose

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

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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