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

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

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Butte (BTM) is 1025 miles / 1650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 43 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Bert Mooney Airport

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721
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1160
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627
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Distance from Modesto to Butte

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

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

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

On average, flying from Modesto to Butte 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 Modesto to Butte

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

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 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