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How far is Chicago, IL, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Chicago (ORD) is 2225 miles / 3580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 41 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.483 miles
  • 2968.407 kilometers
  • 1602.812 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
  • 1840.254 miles
  • 2961.601 kilometers
  • 1599.137 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 Monterey to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Monterey to Chicago generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W