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HST to MCE: distance & flight time
Homestead (Homestead ARB Airport) → Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field)
2,482 mi
3,994 km · 2,157 nm
5h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,482 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 20m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HST — Homestead ARB Airport · Homestead, United States
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HST
- MIA · Miami International Airport22 mi away
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport43 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport11 mi away
- OCA · Ocean Reef Club Airport13 mi away
Near MCE
- MER · Castle Airport7 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport30 mi away
- MAE · Madera Municipal Airport30 mi away
- MOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field34 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HST from MCE?
The flight distance from Homestead (HST) to Merced (MCE) is 2,482 miles (3,994 km, 2,157 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HST to MCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HST to MCE?
Nonstop service on HST–MCE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Homestead and Merced?
Merced is 3 hours behind Homestead.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HST to MCE?
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Why are some HST to MCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HST–MCE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.