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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1267 miles / 2039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 59 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Modesto to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1012.924 miles
  • 1630.143 kilometers
  • 880.207 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
  • 1011.272 miles
  • 1627.485 kilometers
  • 878.771 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Modesto to Carlsbad generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W