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How far is Modesto, CA, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 682 miles / 1098 kilometers / 593 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Modesto (MOD) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 27 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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593
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Distance from Grand Junction to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 682.054 miles
  • 1097.659 kilometers
  • 592.688 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
  • 680.477 miles
  • 1095.121 kilometers
  • 591.318 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 Junction to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Modesto generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 270 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 Junction to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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