How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3076 miles / 4951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 57 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Fairbanks. 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 Modesto to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Modesto and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Modesto to Fairbanks 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 Modesto to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |