How far is Modesto, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers / 1367 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Modesto (MOD) is 1865 miles / 3001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Houston to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1572.798 miles
- 2531.172 kilometers
- 1366.724 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- 1570.325 miles
- 2527.193 kilometers
- 1364.575 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 Houston to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Modesto?
The time difference between Houston and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Houston 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 Houston to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |