How far is Modesto, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Modesto (MOD) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2005.828 miles
- 3228.068 kilometers
- 1743.017 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- 2001.025 miles
- 3220.337 kilometers
- 1738.843 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 Detroit to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Modesto?
The time difference between Detroit and Modesto is 3 hours. Modesto is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Detroit to Modesto generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |