Flight Time from Lodi to Merced
The flight from Lodi to Merced covers about 72 mi and takes roughly 38 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
38 min
Nonstop flight
72 mi
Straight-line
93 mi
By road
38 min
Flight time
Lodi and Merced are about 72 mi (115 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 93 mi (150 km), a drive of about 2 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 72 mi / 115 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 93 mi / 150 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.717, -120.875 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lodi to Merced is about 72 mi (115 km) in a straight line, and roughly 93 mi (150 km) by road.