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How far is Modesto, CA, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2389 miles / 3845 kilometers / 2076 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Modesto (MOD) is 2797 miles / 4502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2388.872 miles
  • 3844.517 kilometers
  • 2075.873 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
  • 2383.109 miles
  • 3835.242 kilometers
  • 2070.865 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 Lancaster to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Modesto generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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