How far is Montrose, CO, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Montrose (MTJ) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 49 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Montrose Regional Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Montrose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Montrose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 656.976 miles
- 1057.301 kilometers
- 570.897 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- 656.570 miles
- 1056.647 kilometers
- 570.544 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 San Diego to Montrose?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Montrose?
The time difference between San Diego and Montrose is 1 hour. Montrose is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
On average, flying from San Diego to Montrose generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Montrose
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Montrose Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Montrose, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MTJ |
| ICAO Code: | KMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W |