How far is Houston, TX, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Houston (IAH) is 1870 miles / 3009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 28 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1558.879 miles
- 2508.772 kilometers
- 1354.629 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- 1556.351 miles
- 2504.704 kilometers
- 1352.432 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Houston?
The time difference between Modesto and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Modesto to Houston generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |