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How far is Modesto, CA, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers / 1645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Modesto (MOD) is 2289 miles / 3683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 39 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.296 miles
  • 3046.965 kilometers
  • 1645.229 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
  • 1888.811 miles
  • 3039.747 kilometers
  • 1641.332 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 Grand Rapids to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Modesto generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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