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How far is Bedford, MA, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Bedford (BED) is 3094 miles / 4980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 3 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Modesto to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.846 miles
  • 4211.405 kilometers
  • 2273.977 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
  • 2610.475 miles
  • 4201.152 kilometers
  • 2268.440 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Hanscom Field is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Modesto to Bedford generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 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 Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W