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How far is Modesto, CA, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 920 miles / 1481 kilometers / 800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Modesto (MOD) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 2 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from El Paso to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 920.073 miles
  • 1480.714 kilometers
  • 799.522 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
  • 918.842 miles
  • 1478.733 kilometers
  • 798.452 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 El Paso to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from El Paso to Modesto generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″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