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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 2 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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1733
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2789
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1506
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Distance from Modesto to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1733.266 miles
  • 2789.421 kilometers
  • 1506.167 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
  • 1730.226 miles
  • 2784.528 kilometers
  • 1503.525 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Modesto to Lafayette generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 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 Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W