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How far is Monterey, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2439 miles / 3924 kilometers / 2119 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Monterey (MRY) is 2860 miles / 4603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2438.511 miles
  • 3924.404 kilometers
  • 2119.008 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
  • 2432.836 miles
  • 3915.270 kilometers
  • 2114.077 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 Richmond to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Richmond to Monterey generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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