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How far is Modesto, CA, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 7485 miles / 12046 kilometers / 6505 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7485.298 miles
  • 12046.419 kilometers
  • 6504.546 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
  • 7493.197 miles
  • 12059.132 kilometers
  • 6511.411 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 Sydney to Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Sydney to Modesto generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
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