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How far is Modesto, CA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2300 miles / 3701 kilometers / 1998 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Modesto (MOD) is 2673 miles / 4302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 44 minutes.

University Park Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from State College to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2299.790 miles
  • 3701.153 kilometers
  • 1998.463 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
  • 2294.232 miles
  • 3692.209 kilometers
  • 1993.633 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 State College to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from State College to Modesto generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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