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

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

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Monterey (MRY) is 2227 miles / 3584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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1844
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2968
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1603
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Distance from Chicago to Monterey

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Monterey. 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 Chicago to Monterey?

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

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

On average, flying from Chicago to Monterey 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 Chicago to Monterey

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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