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How far is Charleston, SC, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2318 miles / 3730 kilometers / 2014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Charleston (CHS) is 2682 miles / 4316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 48 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2317.786 miles
  • 3730.115 kilometers
  • 2014.101 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
  • 2312.821 miles
  • 3722.125 kilometers
  • 2009.787 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Modesto to Charleston generates about 254 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 254 kilograms equals 560 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 Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W