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How far is Modesto, CA, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Modesto (MOD) is 2325 miles / 3742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 21 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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3124
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1687
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Distance from Lansing to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1940.985 miles
  • 3123.713 kilometers
  • 1686.670 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
  • 1936.370 miles
  • 3116.285 kilometers
  • 1682.659 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 Lansing to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lansing to Modesto generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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