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How far is Springfield, IL, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 1688 miles / 2717 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Springfield (SPI) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 23 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.051 miles
  • 2716.655 kilometers
  • 1466.876 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
  • 1684.011 miles
  • 2710.153 kilometers
  • 1463.366 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Modesto to Springfield generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W