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How far is Modesto, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2442 miles / 3931 kilometers / 2122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Modesto (MOD) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 56 minutes.

Wings Field – Modesto City–County Airport

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2442
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3931
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2122
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Distance from Philadelphia to Modesto

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2442.304 miles
  • 3930.507 kilometers
  • 2122.304 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
  • 2436.410 miles
  • 3921.022 kilometers
  • 2117.182 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 Philadelphia to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Modesto generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W
Destination Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W