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

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2412 miles / 3881 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Monterey (MRY) is 2908 miles / 4680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 19 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2096
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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)
  • 2411.578 miles
  • 3881.059 kilometers
  • 2095.604 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
  • 2405.907 miles
  • 3871.932 kilometers
  • 2090.676 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Monterey generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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