How far is Modesto, CA, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Modesto (MOD) is 1937 miles / 3118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 21 minutes.
Columbia Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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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)- 1559.212 miles
- 2509.309 kilometers
- 1354.919 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- 1555.491 miles
- 2503.321 kilometers
- 1351.685 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 Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Modesto?
The time difference between Columbia and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Columbia to Modesto generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |
| Destination | 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 |