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How far is Modesto, CA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2237 miles / 3600 kilometers / 1944 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Modesto (MOD) is 2643 miles / 4254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 24 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2237
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3600
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1944
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Distance from Buffalo to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.042 miles
  • 3600.170 kilometers
  • 1943.936 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
  • 2231.655 miles
  • 3591.500 kilometers
  • 1939.255 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 Buffalo to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Modesto generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 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 Buffalo to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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