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How far is Modesto, CA, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1913 miles / 3079 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Modesto (MOD) is 2312 miles / 3720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 19 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1913
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Distance from Louisville to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1913.348 miles
  • 3079.235 kilometers
  • 1662.654 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
  • 1908.799 miles
  • 3071.914 kilometers
  • 1658.701 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 Louisville to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Louisville to Modesto generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W
Destination 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