How far is Richmond, VA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Richmond (RIC) is 2842 miles / 4573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 24 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2373.142 miles
- 3819.201 kilometers
- 2062.204 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- 2367.542 miles
- 3810.189 kilometers
- 2057.338 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Richmond International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Richmond?
The time difference between Modesto and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Modesto to Richmond generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |