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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1496 miles / 2407 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Sitka (SIT) is 2382 miles / 3834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 7 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Sitka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1495.502 miles
  • 2406.777 kilometers
  • 1299.555 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
  • 1494.859 miles
  • 2405.743 kilometers
  • 1298.997 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 Sitka?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)

On average, flying from Modesto to Sitka generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Sitka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).

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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
City: Sitka, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SIT
ICAO Code: PASI
Coordinates: 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W