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How far is Modesto, CA, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Modesto (MOD) is 2019 miles / 3250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 23 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Memphis to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.446 miles
  • 2783.273 kilometers
  • 1502.847 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
  • 1725.563 miles
  • 2777.025 kilometers
  • 1499.473 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 Memphis to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Memphis to Modesto generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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