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

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

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Richmond (RIC) is 2861 miles / 4605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 13 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Richmond

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Monterey to Richmond. 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 Monterey to Richmond?

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

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

On average, flying from Monterey to Richmond 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 Monterey to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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