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How far is Montrose, CO, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Montrose (MTJ) is 1205 miles / 1939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 51 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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981
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1578
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852
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Distance from Springfield to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.683 miles
  • 1578.257 kilometers
  • 852.190 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
  • 978.313 miles
  • 1574.442 kilometers
  • 850.131 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 Springfield to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Springfield to Montrose generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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