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How far is Monterey, CA, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 266 miles / 429 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey (MRY) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 31 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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266
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429
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231
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Distance from Los Angeles to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 266.338 miles
  • 428.629 kilometers
  • 231.441 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
  • 266.303 miles
  • 428.573 kilometers
  • 231.411 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 Los Angeles to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Monterey?

There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Monterey.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Monterey generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey (MRY)

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