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How far is Modesto, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Modesto (MOD) is 2865 miles / 4611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 20 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2447.112 miles
  • 3938.245 kilometers
  • 2126.482 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
  • 2441.215 miles
  • 3928.754 kilometers
  • 2121.358 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 Philadelphia to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Modesto generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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