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How far is Modesto, CA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 57 miles / 91 kilometers / 49 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Modesto (MOD) is 84 miles / 135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 49 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 56.566 miles
  • 91.035 kilometers
  • 49.155 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
  • 56.458 miles
  • 90.860 kilometers
  • 49.061 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 Jose to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Modesto?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Modesto.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from San Jose to Modesto generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 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 Jose to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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