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How far is Skagway, AK, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Skagway (SGY) is 2531 miles / 4074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 50 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Skagway Airport

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1423
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Distance from Modesto to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1638.069 miles
  • 2636.217 kilometers
  • 1423.443 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
  • 1637.285 miles
  • 2634.954 kilometers
  • 1422.762 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Modesto to Skagway generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Skagway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Skagway Airport (SGY).

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W