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

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

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Mesa (AZA) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 12 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Mesa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Mesa. 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 Modesto to Mesa?

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

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

On average, flying from Modesto to Mesa 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 Modesto to Mesa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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