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How far is Monterey, CA, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Monterey (MRY) is 2481 miles / 3992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Monterey Regional Airport

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2078
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3344
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1806
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Distance from Detroit to Monterey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2078.106 miles
  • 3344.388 kilometers
  • 1805.825 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
  • 2073.279 miles
  • 3336.620 kilometers
  • 1801.630 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 Detroit to Monterey?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Monterey generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Monterey

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

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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