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How far is Sioux City, IA, from Modesto, CA?

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Sioux City (SUX) is 1704 miles / 2743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 28 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport

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Distance from Modesto to Sioux City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.257 miles
  • 2155.325 kilometers
  • 1163.782 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
  • 1336.230 miles
  • 2150.453 kilometers
  • 1161.152 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 Sioux City?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)

On average, flying from Modesto to Sioux City generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Sioux City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).

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 Sioux Gateway Airport
City: Sioux City, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SUX
ICAO Code: KSUX
Coordinates: 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W