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How far is Montrose, CO, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 2999 miles / 4826 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Montrose (MTJ) is 4043 miles / 6507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 168 hours 23 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Montrose Regional Airport

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Distance from Wales to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2998.884 miles
  • 4826.237 kilometers
  • 2605.959 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
  • 2992.500 miles
  • 4815.963 kilometers
  • 2600.412 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 Wales to Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Montrose Regional Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Wales to Montrose generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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