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How far is Modesto, CA, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2276 miles / 3662 kilometers / 1977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Modesto (MOD) is 2707 miles / 4356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 4 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2275.568 miles
  • 3662.172 kilometers
  • 1977.415 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
  • 2270.211 miles
  • 3653.550 kilometers
  • 1972.759 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 Lynchburg to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Modesto generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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