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How far is Modesto, CA, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 603 miles / 970 kilometers / 524 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Modesto (MOD) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 13 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 602.615 miles
  • 969.815 kilometers
  • 523.658 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
  • 601.920 miles
  • 968.696 kilometers
  • 523.054 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 Mesa to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Mesa to Modesto generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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