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MWA to MCE: distance & flight time
Marion (Williamson County Regional Airport) → Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field)
1,718 mi
2,766 km · 1,493 nm
3h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,718 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MWA — Williamson County Regional Airport · Marion, 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 MWA
- MDH · Southern Illinois Airport13 mi away
- CGI · Cape Girardeau Regional Airport48 mi away
- PAH · Barkley Regional Airport50 mi away
- SIK · Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport66 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 MWA from MCE?
The flight distance from Marion (MWA) to Merced (MCE) is 1,718 miles (2,766 km, 1,493 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MWA to MCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 50m 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 MWA to MCE?
Nonstop service on MWA–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 3h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Marion and Merced?
Merced is 2 hours behind Marion.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MWA to MCE?
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Why are some MWA to MCE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MWA–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.