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How far is Modesto, CA, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers / 1212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Modesto (MOD) is 1817 miles / 2924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 31 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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1395
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2245
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1212
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Distance from Grand Forks to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1394.758 miles
  • 2244.645 kilometers
  • 1212.011 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
  • 1392.373 miles
  • 2240.806 kilometers
  • 1209.939 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 Grand Forks to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Modesto generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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