How far is Modesto, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Modesto (MOD) is 431 miles / 693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 16 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 398.815 miles
- 641.831 kilometers
- 346.561 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- 399.208 miles
- 642.463 kilometers
- 346.903 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 San Diego to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Modesto?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from San Diego to Modesto generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | 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 |