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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2861 miles / 4604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 23 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2447.112 miles
  • 3938.245 kilometers
  • 2126.482 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
  • 2441.215 miles
  • 3928.754 kilometers
  • 2121.358 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Modesto to Philadelphia generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W