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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Yuma (YUM) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 4 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.303 miles
  • 798.723 kilometers
  • 431.276 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
  • 496.263 miles
  • 798.657 kilometers
  • 431.241 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Modesto to Yuma generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W