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How far is Modesto, CA, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1313 miles / 2112 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Modesto (MOD) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 5 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Modesto City–County Airport

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1313
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2112
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1141
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Distance from Lincoln to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1312.536 miles
  • 2112.323 kilometers
  • 1140.563 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
  • 1309.466 miles
  • 2107.381 kilometers
  • 1137.895 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 Lincoln to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Modesto generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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