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How far is Portland, ME, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2653 miles / 4269 kilometers / 2305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Portland (PWM) is 3193 miles / 5138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 48 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Modesto to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2652.605 miles
  • 4268.954 kilometers
  • 2305.051 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
  • 2646.141 miles
  • 4258.551 kilometers
  • 2299.433 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Portland International Jetport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Modesto to Portland generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W