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How far is Monterey, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2435 miles / 3919 kilometers / 2116 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Monterey (MRY) is 2916 miles / 4693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Monterey

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Monterey. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2434.902 miles
  • 3918.594 kilometers
  • 2115.872 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
  • 2429.178 miles
  • 3909.383 kilometers
  • 2110.898 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 Washington D.C. to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Monterey generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W
Destination Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W