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How far is Modesto, CA, from Butte, MT?

The distance between Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Butte (BTM) to Modesto (MOD) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.

Bert Mooney Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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721
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1160
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627
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Distance from Butte to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.059 miles
  • 1160.432 kilometers
  • 626.583 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
  • 720.895 miles
  • 1160.168 kilometers
  • 626.441 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 Butte to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Bert Mooney Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Butte to Modesto generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Butte to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″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