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How far is Modesto, CA, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2489 miles / 4006 kilometers / 2163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Modesto (MOD) is 2891 miles / 4652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 5 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2488.954 miles
  • 4005.583 kilometers
  • 2162.842 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
  • 2484.921 miles
  • 3999.092 kilometers
  • 2159.337 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 West Palm Beach to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Modesto generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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