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How far is Monterey, CA, from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers / 1385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Monterey (MRY) is 1877 miles / 3020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 57 minutes.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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1594
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2566
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1385
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Distance from Houston to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1594.129 miles
  • 2565.501 kilometers
  • 1385.260 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
  • 1591.353 miles
  • 2561.035 kilometers
  • 1382.848 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 Houston to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Houston to Monterey generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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