How far is Modesto, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1559 miles / 2509 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Modesto (MOD) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 27 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 1558.879 miles
- 2508.772 kilometers
- 1354.629 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- 1556.351 miles
- 2504.704 kilometers
- 1352.432 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 27 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Houston to Modesto generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |