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How far is Modesto, CA, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1572 miles / 2530 kilometers / 1366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Modesto (MOD) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 29 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1571.766 miles
  • 2529.512 kilometers
  • 1365.827 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
  • 1570.439 miles
  • 2527.376 kilometers
  • 1364.674 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 Harlingen to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Harlingen 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 Harlingen to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′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