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How far is Modesto, CA, from Santa Ana, CA?

The distance between Santa Ana (Orange County John Wayne Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Modesto (MOD) is 349 miles / 562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.

Orange County John Wayne Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Santa Ana to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.934 miles
  • 519.712 kilometers
  • 280.622 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
  • 323.227 miles
  • 520.183 kilometers
  • 280.876 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 Santa Ana to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Orange County John Wayne Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Modesto?

There is no time difference between Santa Ana and Modesto.

Flight carbon footprint between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Santa Ana to Modesto generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Santa Ana to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orange County John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Orange County John Wayne Airport
City: Santa Ana, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SNA
ICAO Code: KSNA
Coordinates: 33°40′32″N, 117°52′4″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