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How far is Modesto, CA, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Modesto (MOD) is 2532 miles / 4075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.069 miles
  • 2636.217 kilometers
  • 1423.443 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
  • 1637.285 miles
  • 2634.954 kilometers
  • 1422.762 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 Skagway to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Skagway to Modesto generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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