How far is Houston, TX, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers / 1367 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Houston (HOU) is 1865 miles / 3001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 27 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1572.798 miles
- 2531.172 kilometers
- 1366.724 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- 1570.325 miles
- 2527.193 kilometers
- 1364.575 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Houston?
The time difference between Modesto and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Modesto to Houston generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |