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How far is Monterey, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2577 miles / 4148 kilometers / 2240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Monterey (MRY) is 3014 miles / 4851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 12 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2577
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4148
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2240
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Distance from New York to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2577.375 miles
  • 4147.882 kilometers
  • 2239.677 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
  • 2571.266 miles
  • 4138.052 kilometers
  • 2234.369 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 New York to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from New York to Monterey generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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