How far is Modesto, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Modesto (MOD) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1475.245 miles
- 2374.177 kilometers
- 1281.953 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- 1471.791 miles
- 2368.618 kilometers
- 1278.952 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 Des Moines to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Modesto?
The time difference between Des Moines and Modesto is 2 hours. Modesto is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Modesto generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |