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MRN to MCE: distance & flight time
Morganton (Foothills Regional Airport) → Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field)
2,146 mi
3,454 km · 1,865 nm
4h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,146 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 41m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- MRN — Foothills Regional Airport · Morganton, 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 MRN
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport14 mi away
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport56 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport37 mi away
- IKB · Wilkes County Airport40 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 MRN from MCE?
The flight distance from Morganton (MRN) to Merced (MCE) is 2,146 miles (3,454 km, 1,865 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRN to MCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 41m 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 MRN to MCE?
Nonstop service on MRN–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 4h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Morganton and Merced?
Merced is 3 hours behind Morganton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRN to MCE?
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Why are some MRN to MCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRN–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.