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How far is Modesto, CA, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1833 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Modesto (MOD) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 7 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1593
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Distance from New Orleans to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1833.365 miles
  • 2950.515 kilometers
  • 1593.151 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
  • 1830.121 miles
  • 2945.295 kilometers
  • 1590.332 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 New Orleans to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Modesto generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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