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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2180 miles / 3508 kilometers / 1894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Modesto (MOD) is 2557 miles / 4115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 31 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2180
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3508
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1894
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2179.561 miles
  • 3507.663 kilometers
  • 1893.987 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
  • 2174.306 miles
  • 3499.206 kilometers
  • 1889.420 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 Pittsburgh to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Modesto generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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