How far is Modesto, CA, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2972 miles / 4782 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Modesto (MOD) is 3738 miles / 6016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 22 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
Search flights
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)- 2971.555 miles
- 4782.253 kilometers
- 2582.210 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- 2973.285 miles
- 4785.039 kilometers
- 2583.714 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Modesto?
The time difference between San Jose and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from San Jose to Modesto generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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 |