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How far is Modesto, CA, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Modesto (MOD) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 24 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2373.142 miles
  • 3819.201 kilometers
  • 2062.204 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
  • 2367.542 miles
  • 3810.189 kilometers
  • 2057.338 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 Richmond to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Richmond to Modesto generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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