How far is Lafayette, LA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1733 miles / 2789 kilometers / 1506 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Lafayette (LFT) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 2 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1733.266 miles
- 2789.421 kilometers
- 1506.167 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- 1730.226 miles
- 2784.528 kilometers
- 1503.525 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Lafayette?
The time difference between Modesto and Lafayette is 2 hours. Lafayette is 2 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Modesto to Lafayette 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 Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
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 | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |