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How far is San Jose, CA, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 57 miles / 91 kilometers / 49 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to San Jose (SJC) is 81 miles / 130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 48 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Modesto to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 56.566 miles
  • 91.035 kilometers
  • 49.155 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
  • 56.458 miles
  • 90.860 kilometers
  • 49.061 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to San Jose International Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Modesto and San Jose?

There is no time difference between Modesto and San Jose.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Modesto to San Jose generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 73 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 Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W