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How far is Monterey, CA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2293 miles / 3690 kilometers / 1992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Monterey (MRY) is 2615 miles / 4208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 49 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2293
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3690
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1992
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Distance from Columbia to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2292.662 miles
  • 3689.682 kilometers
  • 1992.269 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
  • 2287.612 miles
  • 3681.554 kilometers
  • 1987.880 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 Columbia to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Columbia to Monterey generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Monterey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′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