Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Modesto, CA (MOD)
Flight distance from Richmond to Modesto (Richmond International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport) is 2373 miles / 3819 kilometers / 2062 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 59 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Modesto (MOD) is 2874 miles / 4625 kilometers and travel time by car is about 47 hours 37 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Modesto.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
How far is Modesto from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Modesto. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Modesto is 3 hours. Modesto is 3 hours behind Richmond.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 260 kg (574 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Modesto (MOD).
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