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How far is Monterey, CA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2385 miles / 3838 kilometers / 2073 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Monterey (MRY) is 2775 miles / 4466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2385
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3838
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2073
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Distance from Raleigh to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2385.088 miles
  • 3838.427 kilometers
  • 2072.585 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
  • 2379.643 miles
  • 3829.664 kilometers
  • 2067.853 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 Raleigh to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Monterey generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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