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How far is Lansing, MI, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Lansing (LAN) is 2320 miles / 3734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 22 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Capital Region International Airport

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3124
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1687
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Distance from Modesto to Lansing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1940.985 miles
  • 3123.713 kilometers
  • 1686.670 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
  • 1936.370 miles
  • 3116.285 kilometers
  • 1682.659 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 Lansing?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

On average, flying from Modesto to Lansing generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 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 Lansing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).

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 Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W