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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 1935 miles / 3115 kilometers / 1682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Birmingham (BHM) is 2248 miles / 3618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 34 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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3115
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1682
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Distance from Modesto to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1935.291 miles
  • 3114.550 kilometers
  • 1681.722 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
  • 1931.118 miles
  • 3107.833 kilometers
  • 1678.096 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Modesto to Birmingham generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 466 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 Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W