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MCE to YHM: distance & flight time
Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field) → Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport)
2,157 mi
3,472 km · 1,874 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,157 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
- YHM — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport · Hamilton, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near YHM
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport38 mi away
- DU9 · Dunnville Airport27 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport30 mi away
- YCM · Niagara District Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCE from YHM?
The flight distance from Merced (MCE) to Hamilton (YHM) is 2,157 miles (3,472 km, 1,874 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCE to YHM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m 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 MCE to YHM?
Nonstop service on MCE–YHM 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 4h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Merced and Hamilton?
Hamilton is 3 hours ahead of Merced.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCE to YHM?
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Why are some MCE to YHM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCE–YHM 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.