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

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Modesto (MOD) is 2904 miles / 4673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 5 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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2506
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4033
Kilometers
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2178
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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)
  • 2506.043 miles
  • 4033.085 kilometers
  • 2177.691 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
  • 2499.975 miles
  • 4023.319 kilometers
  • 2172.419 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 LaGuardia Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from New York to Modesto generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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