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

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

The driving distance from Sioux City (SUX) to Modesto (MOD) is 1708 miles / 2748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 30 minutes.

Sioux Gateway Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Sioux City to Modesto

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux City to Modesto. 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 Sioux City to Modesto?

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

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

On average, flying from Sioux City to Modesto 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 Sioux City to Modesto

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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