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How far is Modesto, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2653 miles / 4269 kilometers / 2305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Modesto (MOD) is 3193 miles / 5139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 43 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2653
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Distance from Portland to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2652.605 miles
  • 4268.954 kilometers
  • 2305.051 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
  • 2646.141 miles
  • 4258.551 kilometers
  • 2299.433 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 Portland to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Portland to Modesto generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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