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How far is Modesto, CA, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2235 miles / 3598 kilometers / 1943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Modesto (MOD) is 2597 miles / 4180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 59 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2235
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3598
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1943
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Distance from Columbia to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2235.469 miles
  • 3597.639 kilometers
  • 1942.570 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
  • 2230.546 miles
  • 3589.715 kilometers
  • 1938.291 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 Columbia to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Columbia 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 Columbia to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′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