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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers / 2339 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Wales (WAA) is 3908 miles / 6290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 8 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Modesto to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2691.301 miles
  • 4331.228 kilometers
  • 2338.676 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
  • 2686.556 miles
  • 4323.593 kilometers
  • 2334.553 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Modesto to Wales generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W