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How far is Monterey, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Monterey (MRY) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.

Wings Field – Monterey Regional Airport

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2512
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4043
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2183
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Distance from Philadelphia to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2512.421 miles
  • 4043.350 kilometers
  • 2183.234 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
  • 2506.481 miles
  • 4033.790 kilometers
  • 2178.072 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 Philadelphia to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Monterey Regional Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Monterey generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″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