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How far is Modesto, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers / 1777 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Modesto (MOD) is 2445 miles / 3935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2044.970 miles
  • 3291.060 kilometers
  • 1777.030 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
  • 2040.055 miles
  • 3283.151 kilometers
  • 1772.760 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 Columbus to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Columbus to Modesto generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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