How far is San Diego, CA, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 399 miles / 642 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to San Diego (SAN) is 431 miles / 693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 18 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Modesto to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 398.815 miles
- 641.831 kilometers
- 346.561 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- 399.208 miles
- 642.463 kilometers
- 346.903 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Modesto to San Diego generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |