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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 2632 miles / 4236 kilometers / 2287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Boston (BOS) is 3096 miles / 4983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 58 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Logan International Airport

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4236
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2287
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Distance from Modesto to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2632.403 miles
  • 4236.443 kilometers
  • 2287.496 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
  • 2625.993 miles
  • 4226.127 kilometers
  • 2281.926 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Logan International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Modesto to Boston generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 Boston

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

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 Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W