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How far is Modesto, CA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Modesto (MOD) is 1781 miles / 2866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.734 miles
  • 2289.669 kilometers
  • 1236.322 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
  • 1419.342 miles
  • 2284.209 kilometers
  • 1233.374 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 Kansas City to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Modesto generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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