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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Buffalo (BUF) is 2640 miles / 4249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 30 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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2237
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3600
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1944
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Distance from Modesto to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.042 miles
  • 3600.170 kilometers
  • 1943.936 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
  • 2231.655 miles
  • 3591.500 kilometers
  • 1939.255 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Modesto to Buffalo generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W