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How far is Modesto, CA, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2367 miles / 3810 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Modesto (MOD) is 2805 miles / 4515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 19 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2367
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3810
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2057
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2367.209 miles
  • 3809.653 kilometers
  • 2057.048 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
  • 2361.545 miles
  • 3800.538 kilometers
  • 2052.127 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 Washington D.C. to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Modesto generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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