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How far is Modesto, CA, from Madison, WI?

The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers / 1477 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Modesto (MOD) is 2087 miles / 3359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.

Dane County Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Madison to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1700.234 miles
  • 2736.261 kilometers
  • 1477.463 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
  • 1696.282 miles
  • 2729.901 kilometers
  • 1474.028 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 Madison to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Madison to Modesto generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin Dane County Regional Airport
City: Madison, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSN
ICAO Code: KMSN
Coordinates: 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W
Destination 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