How far is Detroit, MI, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Detroit (DTW) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 8 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2005.828 miles
- 3228.068 kilometers
- 1743.017 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- 2001.025 miles
- 3220.337 kilometers
- 1738.843 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Detroit?
The time difference between Modesto and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Modesto to Detroit generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |