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How far is Waco, TX, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1410 miles / 2269 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Waco (ACT) is 1679 miles / 2702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 12 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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1410
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Distance from Modesto to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.582 miles
  • 2268.503 kilometers
  • 1224.894 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
  • 1407.043 miles
  • 2264.416 kilometers
  • 1222.687 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 Modesto to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Modesto to Waco generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W