How far is Modesto, CA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 82 miles / 131 kilometers / 71 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Modesto (MOD) is 90 miles / 145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 53 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 81.521 miles
- 131.195 kilometers
- 70.839 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- 81.603 miles
- 131.327 kilometers
- 70.911 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 Sacramento to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Modesto?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Modesto generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |