Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Modesto, CA, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Modesto (MOD) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 8 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

Distance arrow
1731
Miles
Distance arrow
2786
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1504
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Decatur to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.135 miles
  • 2785.992 kilometers
  • 1504.315 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
  • 1726.989 miles
  • 2779.320 kilometers
  • 1500.713 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 Decatur to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Decatur to Modesto generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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