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How far is Modesto, CA, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers / 1341 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Modesto (MOD) is 1899 miles / 3056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 50 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1543.000 miles
  • 2483.218 kilometers
  • 1340.831 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
  • 1539.433 miles
  • 2477.477 kilometers
  • 1337.730 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 Waterloo to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Modesto generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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