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How far is Modesto, CA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2323 miles / 3739 kilometers / 2019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Modesto (MOD) is 2758 miles / 4438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2323.111 miles
  • 3738.685 kilometers
  • 2018.728 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
  • 2317.763 miles
  • 3730.077 kilometers
  • 2014.081 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 Raleigh to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Modesto generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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