How far is Modesto, CA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 78 miles / 125 kilometers / 68 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Modesto (MOD) is 93 miles / 150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 58 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 77.950 miles
- 125.448 kilometers
- 67.737 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- 77.766 miles
- 125.151 kilometers
- 67.576 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 Francisco to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Modesto?
There is no time difference between San Francisco and Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Modesto generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 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 Francisco to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Modesto (MOD)
| United Airlines |