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

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2234 miles / 3595 kilometers / 1941 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Modesto (MOD) is 2656 miles / 4275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 57 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2234.075 miles
  • 3595.395 kilometers
  • 1941.358 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
  • 2228.815 miles
  • 3586.929 kilometers
  • 1936.787 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 Roanoke to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Modesto generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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