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How far is Ixtapa from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1805 miles / 2904 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2214 miles / 3563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 23 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1804.703 miles
  • 2904.387 kilometers
  • 1568.244 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
  • 1806.433 miles
  • 2907.172 kilometers
  • 1569.747 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Monterey to Ixtapa generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W