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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 31 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1519.686 miles
  • 2445.697 kilometers
  • 1320.571 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
  • 1516.409 miles
  • 2440.423 kilometers
  • 1317.723 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Modesto to Minneapolis generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W