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How far is Modesto, CA, from Gainesville, FL?

The distance between Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2278 miles / 3667 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gainesville (GNV) to Modesto (MOD) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 27 minutes.

Gainesville Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Gainesville to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2278.425 miles
  • 3666.770 kilometers
  • 1979.897 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
  • 2274.154 miles
  • 3659.897 kilometers
  • 1976.186 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 Gainesville to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Gainesville Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Gainesville to Modesto generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gainesville to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″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