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How far is Modesto, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Modesto (MOD) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 33 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1519.686 miles
  • 2445.697 kilometers
  • 1320.571 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
  • 1516.409 miles
  • 2440.423 kilometers
  • 1317.723 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 Minneapolis to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Modesto generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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