How far is Monterey, CA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers / 2589 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Monterey (MRY) is 3816 miles / 6142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 57 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Monterey Regional Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Monterey
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Monterey. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2979.456 miles
- 4794.969 kilometers
- 2589.076 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- 2980.784 miles
- 4797.107 kilometers
- 2590.231 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 San Jose to Monterey?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Monterey?
The time difference between San Jose and Monterey is 2 hours. Monterey is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
On average, flying from San Jose to Monterey generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Monterey
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
| Destination | Monterey Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Monterey, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MRY |
| ICAO Code: | KMRY |
| Coordinates: | 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W |