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How far is Washington D.C. from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2367 miles / 3810 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Washington D.C. (DCA) is 2801 miles / 4508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 27 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2367.209 miles
  • 3809.653 kilometers
  • 2057.048 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
  • 2361.545 miles
  • 3800.538 kilometers
  • 2052.127 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Modesto to Washington D.C. generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W