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How far is Modesto, CA, from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Modesto (MOD) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 10 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Nashville to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1891.136 miles
  • 3043.489 kilometers
  • 1643.353 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
  • 1886.770 miles
  • 3036.462 kilometers
  • 1639.558 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 Nashville to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Nashville to Modesto generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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