How far is Modesto, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 5964 miles / 9598 kilometers / 5182 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5963.661 miles
• 9597.581 kilometers
• 5182.279 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

• 5949.728 miles
• 9575.159 kilometers
• 5170.172 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 Beijing to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Modesto?

The time difference between Beijing and Modesto is 15 hours. Modesto is 15 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Beijing to Modesto generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

Destination	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