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

The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1109 miles / 1784 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Modesto (MOD) is 1324 miles / 2130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 38 minutes.

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1109
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963
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Distance from Lubbock to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1108.530 miles
  • 1784.006 kilometers
  • 963.286 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
  • 1106.331 miles
  • 1780.468 kilometers
  • 961.376 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 Lubbock to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lubbock to Modesto generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
City: Lubbock, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBB
ICAO Code: KLBB
Coordinates: 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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