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How far is Modesto, CA, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 87 miles / 140 kilometers / 75 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Modesto (MOD) is 128 miles / 206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 86.847 miles
  • 139.766 kilometers
  • 75.468 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
  • 86.897 miles
  • 139.847 kilometers
  • 75.511 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 Monterey to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Monterey and Modesto?

There is no time difference between Monterey and Modesto.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Monterey to Modesto generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″W
Destination 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