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How far is Decatur, IL, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Decatur (DEC) is 2083 miles / 3352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 7 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Decatur Airport

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1731
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2786
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1504
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Distance from Modesto to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1731.135 miles
  • 2785.992 kilometers
  • 1504.315 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
  • 1726.989 miles
  • 2779.320 kilometers
  • 1500.713 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 Modesto to Decatur?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Modesto to Decatur generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W