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How far is Modesto, CA, from Dubuque, IA?

The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1629 miles / 2621 kilometers / 1415 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Modesto (MOD) is 1982 miles / 3190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.

Dubuque Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Dubuque to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.892 miles
  • 2621.447 kilometers
  • 1415.468 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
  • 1625.084 miles
  • 2615.319 kilometers
  • 1412.159 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 Dubuque to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Dubuque to Modesto generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubuque to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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