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How far is Modesto, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2513 miles / 4044 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Modesto (MOD) is 2913 miles / 4688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from New York to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2512.663 miles
  • 4043.740 kilometers
  • 2183.445 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
  • 2506.583 miles
  • 4033.954 kilometers
  • 2178.161 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 New York to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from New York to Modesto generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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