How far is Modesto, CA, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Modesto (MOD) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 2 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Lafayette to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1733.266 miles
- 2789.421 kilometers
- 1506.167 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- 1730.226 miles
- 2784.528 kilometers
- 1503.525 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 Lafayette to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Modesto?
The time difference between Lafayette and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Modesto generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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 |