How far is Modesto, CA, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Modesto (MOD) is 3076 miles / 4951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 55 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Modesto
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Modesto. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2175.964 miles
- 3501.874 kilometers
- 1890.861 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- 2173.499 miles
- 3497.908 kilometers
- 1888.719 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 Fairbanks to Modesto?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Modesto?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Modesto is 1 hour. Modesto is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Modesto generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Modesto
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |