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How far is Modesto, CA, from Provo, UT?

The distance between Provo (Provo Municipal Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Provo (PVU) to Modesto (MOD) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 16 minutes.

Provo Municipal Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Provo to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 528.293 miles
  • 850.205 kilometers
  • 459.074 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
  • 527.252 miles
  • 848.530 kilometers
  • 458.170 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 Provo to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Provo Municipal Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Provo to Modesto generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Provo to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Provo Municipal Airport
City: Provo, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVU
ICAO Code: KPVU
Coordinates: 40°13′9″N, 111°43′22″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