How far is Des Moines, IA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1475 miles / 2374 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Des Moines. 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 Modesto to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Modesto to Des Moines 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 Modesto to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |