How far is Modesto, CA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 291 miles / 469 kilometers / 253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Modesto (MOD) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 0 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 291.418 miles
- 468.992 kilometers
- 253.236 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- 291.739 miles
- 469.508 kilometers
- 253.514 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 Los Angeles to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Modesto?
There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Modesto generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |