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How far is Modesto, CA, from Cedar Rapids, IA?

The distance between Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1577 miles / 2537 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Modesto (MOD) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

The Eastern Iowa Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Cedar Rapids to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1576.706 miles
  • 2537.462 kilometers
  • 1370.120 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
  • 1573.006 miles
  • 2531.508 kilometers
  • 1366.905 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 Cedar Rapids to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Cedar Rapids to Modesto generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cedar Rapids to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin The Eastern Iowa Airport
City: Cedar Rapids, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CID
ICAO Code: KCID
Coordinates: 41°53′4″N, 91°42′38″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