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How far is Lubbock, TX, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Lubbock (LBB) is 1324 miles / 2130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 40 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

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1109
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1784
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963
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Distance from Modesto to Lubbock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1108.530 miles
  • 1784.006 kilometers
  • 963.286 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
  • 1106.331 miles
  • 1780.468 kilometers
  • 961.376 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 Lubbock?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)

On average, flying from Modesto to Lubbock generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Lubbock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).

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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W