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How far is Modesto, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 581 miles / 934 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Modesto (MOD) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 36 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 580.507 miles
  • 934.236 kilometers
  • 504.447 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
  • 579.845 miles
  • 933.169 kilometers
  • 503.871 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 Phoenix to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Modesto?

There is no time difference between Phoenix and Modesto.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Modesto generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination 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