How far is Sacramento, CA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 82 miles / 131 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 89 miles / 144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 52 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 81.521 miles
- 131.195 kilometers
- 70.839 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- 81.603 miles
- 131.327 kilometers
- 70.911 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Modesto to Sacramento generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |