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How far is Washington D.C. from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2344 miles / 3772 kilometers / 2037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2343.840 miles
  • 3772.045 kilometers
  • 2036.741 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
  • 2338.228 miles
  • 3763.014 kilometers
  • 2031.865 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Modesto to Washington D.C. generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W