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

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

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

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

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Distance from Modesto to Grand Rapids

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

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

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

On average, flying from Modesto to Grand Rapids 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 Modesto to Grand Rapids

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

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 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