How far is Modesto, CA, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1976 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Modesto (MOD) is 2376 miles / 3823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 30 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1975.645 miles
- 3179.493 kilometers
- 1716.789 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- 1970.954 miles
- 3171.943 kilometers
- 1712.712 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 Lexington to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Modesto?
The time difference between Lexington and Modesto is 3 hours. Modesto is 3 hours behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Lexington to Modesto generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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 |