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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers / 1212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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1395
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2245
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1212
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Distance from Modesto to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1394.758 miles
  • 2244.645 kilometers
  • 1212.011 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
  • 1392.373 miles
  • 2240.806 kilometers
  • 1209.939 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Modesto to Grand Forks generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W