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

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

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Waterloo (ALO) is 1895 miles / 3050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 52 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Waterloo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Waterloo. 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 Modesto to Waterloo?

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

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

On average, flying from Modesto to Waterloo 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 Modesto to Waterloo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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