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How far is Modesto, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Modesto (MOD) is 2798 miles / 4503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 12 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2037
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2343.840 miles
  • 3772.045 kilometers
  • 2036.741 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
  • 2338.228 miles
  • 3763.014 kilometers
  • 2031.865 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 Washington D.C. to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Modesto generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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