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How far is Modesto, CA, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Modesto (MOD) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.829 miles
  • 2587.549 kilometers
  • 1397.165 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
  • 1604.003 miles
  • 2581.393 kilometers
  • 1393.841 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 Burlington to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Burlington to Modesto generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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