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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3076 miles / 4951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 57 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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2176
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3502
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1891
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Distance from Modesto to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.964 miles
  • 3501.874 kilometers
  • 1890.861 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
  • 2173.499 miles
  • 3497.908 kilometers
  • 1888.719 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Modesto to Fairbanks generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Fairbanks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W